PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kaeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeo comes to the ring accompanied by On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaeo
vs
Douglas

182 cm
26
216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kaeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaeo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Kaeo in side control, throwing shots but Douglas defends.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Kaeo is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Douglas is not content to let Kaeo control the position.
Kaeo working the ground and pound from side control.
Douglas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Douglas is refusing to be controlled, as Kaeo sits in half guard.
Kaeo is stalling here. Douglas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaeo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Douglas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kaeo parries the strikes from Douglas easily there. Douglas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaeo to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeo manages to get back to half guard.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaeo's head.
Kaeo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kaeo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Douglas.
Kaeo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Douglas landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaeo has his hands on Douglas's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaeo tries to strike from the bottom.
Kaeo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaeo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Douglas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Douglasis looking to pass into half guard but Kaeo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaeo is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaeo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Douglas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaeo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaeo postures up.
Douglas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaeo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaeo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaeo trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Kaeo connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Douglas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Douglas is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.

Kaeo manages to break the clinch.
Kaeo tries to clinch up.
A combination from Douglas does no damage.
Kaeo shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaeo is breathing heavily.
Kaeo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaeo backs up against the ropes.
Douglas digs a good hook to Kaeo's body.

Douglas moves into range and clinches up with Kaeo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas jabs Kaeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Douglas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaeo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Douglas moves into the clinch.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Kaeo is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglas has double underhooks.
Douglas lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Kaeo's head.
Kaeo tries to score a body lock takedown but Douglas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaeo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Douglas's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Douglas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas scores with a nice right hand.
Kaeo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Kaeo persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.

Douglas moves into the clinch.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.
Kaeo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaeo won't allow it.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaeo.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaeo or not.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Kaeo's head.

Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Kaeo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaeo won't allow it.
Douglas is leaning against Kaeo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Douglas is leaning against Kaeo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
Douglas digs a right hand into Kaeo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaeo's gas tank.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaeo won't allow it.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Kaeo's head.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Douglas.
Douglas wants to break free but Kaeo has control.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Douglas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Douglas forces Kaeo back against the ropes and clinches.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas works on Kaeo's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaeo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Kaeo has closed the distance and engaged Douglas in a clinch.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Douglas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaeo's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Kaeo's ribcage. Kaeo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Douglas.
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas scores with a shot to the side of Kaeo's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglas.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Douglas breaks from the clinch.
Kaeo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.

Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Douglas.
Jamie Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Kaeo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Douglas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Douglas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaeo is keeping busy.
Kaeo wants to get back to striking at distance but Douglas won't allow it.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas stalling against the ropes.
Douglas lands with a right to the head.
Kaeo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Douglas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaeo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Kaeo persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaeo's head.
Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaeo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Douglas pushes Kaeo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas tries to circle away but Kaeo has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglas.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.
Douglas is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kaeo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Douglas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaeo circles away quickly and effectively.
Douglas scores with a one two! Kaeo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaeo wants to clinch.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaeo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaeo is looking to clinch.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaeo.
Douglas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaeo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaeo throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Douglas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaeo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Douglas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kaeo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaeo's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas cracks a nice hook into Kaeo's ribs.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamie Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a right hook to the body.

Douglas darts in and clinches Kaeo up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Douglas.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas lands a shot to the body.

Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaeo fails with the takedown
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dan Kaeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Douglas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas scores with a one two! Kaeo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Douglas misses with the combination.
Douglas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Douglas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Douglas pushes Kaeo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Douglas pushes Kaeo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Douglas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Douglas.
Douglas works on Kaeo's body with a couple of short punches.

Kaeo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaeo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Douglas circles away quickly and effectively.

Douglas instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Douglas digs a right hand into Kaeo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaeo's gas tank.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaeo backwards.

Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Douglas throws a good cross that connects.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jamie Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaeo dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Kaeo looks to clinch
and Douglas counters with a one-two to the body.
Douglas throws a right hand that Kaeo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaeo also avoids with ease.
Douglas scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Douglas gets a clinch.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Kaeo controls the action.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.
Douglas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Douglas cracks Kaeo with a nice body shot.
Douglas presses Kaeo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Douglas pushes Kaeo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Douglas works on Kaeo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Dan Kaeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas stops a takedown attempt from Kaeo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Kaeo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Douglas uses from the top position.
Douglas postures up in Kaeo's guard and throws a big left but Kaeo blocks it.
Douglas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Douglas stops Kaeo from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving.
Kaeo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douglas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Douglas stands up from Kaeo's guard - Douglas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Douglas is looking to clinch but Kaeo is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Douglas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Douglas!