PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawasaki Dojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cartman
vs
Dojo

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
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, Kawasaki Dojo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dojo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Dojo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dojo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dojo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dojo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cartman sprawls well. He's pushed Dojo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniel Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawasaki Dojo.
Dojo misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dojo finds it's way through Cartman's defenses.
Dojo throws the left hand but Cartman avoids the punch easily.
Dojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dojo sprawls well. He's pushed Cartman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dojo tries to score with a low kick but Cartman moves his leg out of the way.
Dojo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojo shoots in for a takedown but Cartman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dojo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dojo throws a right and a left that Cartman avoids nicely.
Dojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dojo looks gassed!
Cartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dojo.
No joy there for Dojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartman.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawasaki Dojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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.
Dojo shoots and misses

and Cartman counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartman tries to move to mount but Dojo blocks the move with his legs.
Dojo tries to bench press Cartman off him but Cartman keeps the position.
Cartman takes a little break here. Dojo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dojo is not content to let Cartman control the position.
Cartman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dojo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dojo tries to lock up and control but Cartman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cartman looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Cartman takes Dojo's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Dojo can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cartman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cartman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dojo misses with a double jab

and Cartman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dojo tries for a takedown but Cartman manages to get underhooks.
Cartman being controlled against the cage.
Cartman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dojo.
Cartman taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dojo is breathing heavily.
Dojo stalling the fight.
Cartman tries to stall but Dojo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cartman as Dojo tries to tie him up.
Cartman trying to stall but Dojo improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Cartman.
Dojo misses with a takedown

and Cartman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniel Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawasaki Dojo.
Cartman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cartman is looking to control Dojo's arms but Dojo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cartman has his back to the cage.
Dojo tries to pull guard but Cartman won't allow it.
Cartman wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Cartman.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartman circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dojo won't be happy with that.
Cartman is looking to take a break and control but Dojo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dojo tries to bench press Cartman off him but Cartman keeps the position.
Dojo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dojo is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dojo is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dojo tries to improve position but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dojo throws a combination that misses

and Cartman counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Cartman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cartman tries to clinch there but Dojo circles away.
Dojo throws a leg kick but Cartman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dojo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dojo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cartman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartman.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Dojo.
Cartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dojo trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojo wants to get back to his feet but Cartman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartman trying to control but Dojo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dojo misses with a takedown attempt

and Cartman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dojo!
Dojo can't escape the position.
Cartman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dojo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dojo reaches up to try and control the position but Cartman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dojo rolls and tries to escape and now Cartman has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojo trying to control the action but Cartman just sinks the hooks in.
Dojo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cartman is staying active.
Dojo tries to escape but Cartman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dojo holding both Cartman 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dojo wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dojo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartman, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cartman!