PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babak Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dundee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Young- Hollywood Undead. Bernard Blake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dundee
vs
Blake

194 cm
23
269 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Babak Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake misses with a wild combination.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dundee throws a front kick aimed at Blake's knee but Blake avoids it well.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dundee.
Dundee slips a jab and a cross from Blake.
Dundee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Blake does no damage.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dundee.
Dundee dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Blake looks gassed!
Blake throws a right and a left that Dundee avoids nicely.
Dundee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
Blake tries to bum rush Dundee with a series of wild strikes but Dundee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Bernard Blake has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dundee.

Dundee scores with a takedown into Blake's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Dundee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dundee looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dundee is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dundee seems keen to control Blake's posture.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dundee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blake checks it well.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake looks to land a combination but Dundee avoids it well.
Dundee is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Dundee scores with a leg kick.

Dundee clinches.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dundee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blake prevents it.
Dundee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dundee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake just leaning against Dundee, taking a breather.
Blake tries to work over Dundee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake is leaning against Dundee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Dundee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Babak Dundee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake trying to stall but Dundee improves his position.
Blake tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dundee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blake gets underhooks to prevent Dundee's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Babak Dundee has been cut.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake is leaning against Dundee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake lands a left hand.
Blake has Dundee pressed against the cage.
Blake lands a right hand.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee blocking some punches.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Blake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bernard Blake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Dundee counters with a stiff right hand.

Blake closes the distance and pushes Dundee back into the cage.
Dundee connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Dundee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blake is defending well for now.
Blake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dundee looking to stall.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dundee wants a takedown.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Blake.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Blake stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Blake.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Dundee's head.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake stalls.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blake pushes Dundee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Blake.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dundee.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake pushes Dundee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blake gets through Dundee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dundee trying to land knees to the body.
Dundee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Blake gets through Dundee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Blake.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake lands a right hand.
Blake stalling.
Dundee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
A short right from Blake.
Blake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Dundee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a left hand.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Blake works on Dundee's body with a couple of short punches.
Dundee is trying to stall.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blake is trying to stall.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Blake managing to block the knees to the body from Dundee.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
A nice left hand lands by Blake.
Blake digs a right hand into Dundee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dundee's gas tank.
Blake content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Blake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blake.
Dundee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Blake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dundee takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake controlling the action here for a moment.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Blake - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
A short left from Blake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Dundee looking for a takedown.
Blake gets through Dundee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Dundee looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
Blake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dundee lands a knee to the head.
Dundee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Dundee pushes off an throws an elbow but Blake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blake avoiding damage as Dundee throws knees to the body.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Babak Dundee's cut is getting worse.
Dundee throws an elbow but it misses.
Dundee blocks an uppercut.
Blake avoiding damage as Dundee throws knees to the body.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Blake on the inside.

Dundee is rocked!
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Dundee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Blake.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.

Babak Dundee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blake lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dundee to his knees! Blake keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Blake!