PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Spencer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dubonet
vs
Spencer Jr

185 cm
27
161 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Spencer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet throws a hook but Spencer Jr avoids it easily.
Dubonet misses with a body shot.
Spencer Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dubonet counters with a body kick.
Spencer Jr cracks Dubonet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dubonet thumps Spencer Jr with a low kick.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubonet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dubonet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer Jr blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet lands a head kick. Spencer Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spencer Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubonet misses with a combination
and Spencer Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubonet throws a lazy body kick
and Spencer Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Dubonet 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubonet swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dubonet.
Spencer Jr avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Spencer Jr feints and then cracks Dubonet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubonet down.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet walks into a straight right hand from Spencer Jr.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Spencer Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubonet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dubonet thumps Spencer Jr with a low kick.
Dubonet thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Dubonet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer Jr. Spencer Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet throws a lazy right hand but Spencer Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubonet.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dubonet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet tries a low kick but Spencer Jr avoids it.
Spencer Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dubonet moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Dubonet - just one landing.
Dubonet misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Dubonet.
Spencer Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dubonet off balance momentarily.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet misses with a combination
and Spencer Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Spencer Jr with a series of wild strikes but Spencer Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Spencer Jr has managed to clinch.
Spencer Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Spencer Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spencer Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spencer Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer Jr lands an uppercut.
Spencer Jr scores with a shot to the side of Dubonet's head.
Spencer Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer Jr pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Dubonet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Spencer Jr has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spencer Jr.
Dubonet is breathing heavily.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Spencer Jr on the inside.
Spencer Jr presses Dubonet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Spencer Jr breaks from the clinch.
Spencer Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Spencer Jr throws the kick towards the body but Dubonet avoids it.
A good leg kick by Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Spencer Jr tenderised Dubonet's leg. Dubonet is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spencer Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Spencer Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spencer Jr moves into the clinch.
Spencer Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubonets head.
Still in the clinch, Spencer Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer Jr stalling in the clinch.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Dubonet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubonets head.
Dubonet is trying to force a seperation but Spencer Jr has the dominant position.

Spencer Jr manages to break the clinch.
Spencer Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Spencer Jr misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spencer Jr, right into the meat.
Spencer Jr takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer Jr thumps Dubonet with a low kick.
Dubonet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dubonet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dubonet counters with a left and a right that stings Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr tries to clinch but Dubonet is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dubonet. That's going to slow Spencer Jr down.
Spencer Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubonet.
Nice body punch from Spencer Jr.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubonet swinging wildly here.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer Jr throws a series of strikes that have Dubonet backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
A combination from Dubonet does no damage.
Spencer Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dubonet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer Jr lands with a right hand.
Dubonet blocks a head kick by Spencer Jr.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Dubonet. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dick Spencer Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spencer Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Spencer Jr moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr lands a shot to the body.
Spencer Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spencer Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubonet is trying to break free.
Spencer Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Spencer Jr lands a left hand.
Spencer Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr gets through Dubonet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spencer Jr on the inside.
A short right from Spencer Jr on the inside.
A short right from Spencer Jr on the inside.
Spencer Jr has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer Jr lands with a short shot to the head.

Spencer Jr breaks the clinch.
Dubonet throws a chopping leg kick but Spencer Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dubonet throws a combination that misses

and Spencer Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spencer Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Spencer Jr stalling against the cage.
Spencer Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Spencer Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spencer Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Spencer Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dubonet is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer Jr has double underhooks.
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Dubonet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Spencer Jr scores with a shot to the side of Dubonet's head.
Spencer Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubonet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubonet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer Jr lands a right hand.
Spencer Jr lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Spencer Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer Jr is leaning against Dubonet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer Jr pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Spencer Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dubonet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer Jr. That's going to slow Dubonet down.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer Jr blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dubonet misses with a double jab
and Spencer Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that Spencer Jr avoids nicely.
Dubonet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer Jr throws out the jab.
Spencer Jr scores with a nice strike.
Spencer Jr avoids the head kick by Dubonet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer Jr wants to clinch.
Dubonet checks a leg kick.
Spencer Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dubonet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet misses with a low kick as Spencer Jr jumps back.
Dubonet misses with a body kick.
Dubonet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Spencer Jr moves out of range.
Spencer Jr throws a hook to the side of Dubonet's head but Dubonet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer Jr blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Spencer Jr is looking to slow Dubonet down with leg kicks.
Spencer Jr thows a body kick. Dubonet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spencer Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubonet throws a right and a left that Spencer Jr avoids nicely.
Spencer Jr slips under a jab from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick
and Spencer Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubonet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spencer Jr pushes Dubonet away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Dubonet looks to land a combination but Spencer Jr avoids it well.
Dubonet throws the kick towards the body but Spencer Jr avoids it.
Spencer Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer Jr throws a push kick but Dubonet slaps the foot to one side.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Spencer Jr avoids them all with ease.
Spencer Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubonet is just out of range.
Spencer Jr is looking to clinch.
Dubonet throws a hook to the side of Spencer Jr's head but Spencer Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer Jr moves out of range easily.
Dubonet throws a low kick, looking for Spencer Jr's leg but Spencer Jr calmly moves out of range.
Spencer Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dubonet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Jr with a jab.
Spencer Jr digs a good body shot into Dubonet's ribs.
Dubonet throws a leg kick but Spencer Jr checks it.
Dubonet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spencer Jr counters with a head kick.
Spencer Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dubonet's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer Jr. That's going to slow Dubonet down.
Dick Spencer Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dubonet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Spencer Jr slams his shin into Dubonet's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spencer Jr.
Spencer Jr scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Spencer Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Spencer Jr!