PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake The GridIron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Dokodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The GridIron comes into the arena with eminem"im a solja" blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The GridIron
vs
Dokodo

188 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The GridIron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoko Dokodo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The GridIron gets a takedown into half guard.
Dokodo pushes The GridIron off looking to stand but The GridIron dives back in and keeps control.
Dokodo trying to control but The GridIron postures up.
The GridIron wants to free his trapped foot but Dokodo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The GridIron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The GridIron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dokodo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The GridIron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dokodo defends it well.
Dokodo trying to control but The GridIron postures up.
Dokodo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The GridIron gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The GridIron wants to control but Dokodo is keeping him busy.
Dokodo is trying to stand back up but The GridIron is controlling him
The GridIron drops an elbow to the side of Dokodo's head.

The GridIron seems to be working for a kimura but Dokodo defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokodo trying to hold on to The GridIron's head to control him but The GridIron postures up.

The GridIron is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dokodo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The GridIron is breathing heavily.
The GridIron is thwarting Dokodo's attempts to control the position.

Dokodo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dokodo wants to improve his position but The GridIron is controlling well.
The GridIron is looking to advance position but Dokodo won't allow it.
Dokodo trying to hold on to The GridIron's head to control him but The GridIron postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The GridIron looks for the body kick but Dokodo saw that one coming.

The GridIron shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dokodo's guard.

Dokodo is looking for a triangle but The GridIron pushes his legs off easily.
Dokodo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dokodo is looking for a triangle but The GridIron pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The GridIron has gone for a leg lock! Dokodo slips out almost immediately though and dives into The GridIron's guard.
The GridIron keeping moving, preventing Dokodo from controlling successfully.

The GridIron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dokodo is aware though and is defending well.
Dokodo trying to control but The GridIron is working from the bottom.
The GridIron wants to get back to his feet but Dokodo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The GridIron wants to sweep here but Dokodo controlling him for the moment.
Dokodo chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four 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.

The GridIron working for a triangle but Dokodo defends it easily.
Dokodo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dokodo fails with the takedown

so The GridIron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The GridIron scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dokodo is on top in guard.
Dokodo preventing the sweep.
Dokodo stays in close to The GridIron's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The GridIron dominated that round.
That's time! The GridIron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The GridIron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The GridIron stopping the sweep attempt from Dokodo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The GridIron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The GridIron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dokodo trying to control the position.
The GridIron looking to sit in guard and control but Dokodo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The GridIron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The GridIron is trying to control the position but Dokodo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokodo content to stall in guard here.
Dokodo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The GridIron tries to clinch but Dokodo moves out of range.
Dokodo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The GridIron counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dokodo!
The GridIron wants to control the pace but Dokodo is squirming around nicely.
Dokodo gets back to half guard.
Dokodo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokodo pushes The GridIron off looking to stand but The GridIron dives back in and keeps control.

Dokodo looking for submissions off his back.
The GridIron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokodo defending well though.
The GridIron prevents Dokodo from improving his position.

The GridIron seems to be looking for submissions.
Dokodo trying to hold on to The GridIron's head to control him but The GridIron postures up.
The GridIron not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The GridIron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The GridIron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The GridIron has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dokodo's face.

The GridIron swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dokodo is now in The GridIron's guard. A big mistake from The GridIron there, giving up the dominant position!

Dokodo got a little sloppy there for a moment and The GridIron has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dokodo has managed to get both his arms back between The GridIron's legs - danger averted.

The GridIron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The GridIron keeping moving, preventing Dokodo from controlling successfully.

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

The GridIron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dokodo defends well.
The GridIron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dokodo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The GridIron working for a triangle but Dokodo defends it easily.
Dokodo wants to control from the top but The GridIron keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The GridIron dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The GridIron clinches with his opponent.
The GridIron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dokodo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dokodo drops down looking for an ankle pick but The GridIron pulls his leg out and moves away.
The GridIron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dokodo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The GridIron swinging wilding here.
The GridIron has his takedown stuffed

and Dokodo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake The GridIron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokodo goes for a takedown in the clinch but The GridIron prevents it.

Dokodo lands a takedown into guard.

The GridIron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dokodo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The GridIron is trying to control the position but Dokodo postures up.

The GridIron working for submissions but it's allowed Dokodo to get to half guard.

The GridIron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The GridIron actively working from the bottom here.
Dokodo working the head and body with strikes.

Dokodo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The GridIron wants to improve his position but Dokodo is controlling well.

The GridIron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The GridIron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dokodo is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dokodo misses with a takedown attempt

and The GridIron counters with a shoot takedown. Dokodo fights it but they end up in guard.
The GridIron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dokodo is keeping the position for now.

The GridIron is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dokodo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dokodo has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The GridIron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The GridIron has his foot on Dokodo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dokodo works his way back into a safe position though.
The GridIron can't keep his opponent in guard - Dokodo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The GridIron misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dokodo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from The GridIron as he works his way to full guard.

The GridIron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dokodo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dokodo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dokodo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The GridIron keeping moving, preventing Dokodo from controlling successfully.

The GridIron has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dokodo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, The GridIron has tightened it up now! Dokodo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake The GridIron!