PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Dunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dunga
vs
Roberts

180 cm
22
178 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

180 cm
22
176 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Dunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dunga drops Roberts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roberts looks back up at him and smiles so Dunga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Oliver Roberts has been cut.
Roberts wants to clinch

and Dunga counters by clinching up.
Dunga presses Roberts against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dunga breaks from the clinch.

Dunga clinches.

Dunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Roberts gets tackled into the ropes by Dunga. Dunga maintains the clinch.

Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Dunga avoids nicely.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunga tries to clinch up.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts looks gassed!
Dunga misses with the combination.
Dunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Dunga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunga connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunga lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.

Dunga darts in and clinches Roberts up against the ropes.
Dunga controlling the action here for a moment.
Roberts tries to circle away but Dunga has him pinned against the ropes.

Dunga breaks the clinch.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Dunga counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Dunga.

Dunga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunga pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Dunga breaks from the clinch.

Dunga clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Dunga.

Dunga breaks from the clinch.

Dunga drives through and clinches with Roberts against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts letting Dunga take a breather here.

Dunga manages to break the clinch.
Dunga lands a body shot.

Dunga closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the ropes.

Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunga as he connects with a hook.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Dunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Roberts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Roberts is rocked!
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunga finish him?
Dunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunga misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Dunga is looking to clinch.
Roberts tries to bum rush Dunga with a series of wild strikes but Dunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Dunga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dunga.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunga.

Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Dunga from standing up.
Dunga postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dunga gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Dunga lands a head shot.
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Dunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunga dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Dunga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dunga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunga scores with a nice head shot.
Dunga lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunga tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dunga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Dunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dunga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Dunga clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.

Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts needs to keep his hands up - Dunga had a free shot at his head there.
Dunga throws a poor cross that misses

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Dunga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Dunga is keeping the position.
Dunga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dunga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunga.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunga tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dunga closes the distance and clinches.

Dunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunga misses with a combination

and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roberts has Dunga pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Dunga holds him up against the ropes and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Dunga.

Dunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Remy Dunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Dunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Dunga. Beautiful body shot.
Dunga misses with a double jab.
Remy Dunga is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Dunga manages to break the clinch.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunga is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Dunga circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dunga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts working aggressively here.

Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Dunga does it's job there.

Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Dunga pushes Roberts back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dunga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Dunga.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Dunga has the dominant position.

Dunga breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dunga.
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!
Dunga throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Dunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunga on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Dunga clinches with his opponent.
Roberts tries to circle away but Dunga has him pinned against the ropes.
Roberts tries to work over Dunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberts is trying to push Dunga away but Dunga has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Dunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Roberts's cut.
That's time! Dunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Roberts forces Dunga back against the ropes and clinches.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberts as Dunga tries to tie him up.

Dunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Dunga scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunga misses with a two punch combination.
Dunga lands a jab-cross combination.
Dunga lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunga tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunga scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunga tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Dunga misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to slow Dunga down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunga feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Dunga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dunga misses with a hook
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Dunga counters with a nice body shot.
Dunga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberts tries to clinch up but Dunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunga misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. Dunga will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunga.
Roberts lands a body shot.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Dunga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunga tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Dunga.
Roberts is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Dunga misses.
Roberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunga tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunga misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Dunga tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remy Dunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts tries to move into range but Dunga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Remy Dunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Roberts.
Dunga stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunga swinging wildly here.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.

Dunga closes the distance and clinches.
Dunga gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunga has him pressed against the ropes.

Dunga manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunga doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.

Dunga rushes Roberts and presses him up against the ropes.
Roberts is trying to drag Dunga to the mat but Dunga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Dunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunga lands with a cross.

Dunga takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunga scores with a three punch combo!
Dunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliver Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Dunga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunga, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Dunga!