PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Dokken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Black Lab-This Night as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dokken
vs
King

181 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Dokken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dokken.
Dokken dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Dokken's head and hops out.
King throws a nice looking combination but Dokken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dokken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dokken.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dokken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dokken trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
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.
Dokken wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King keeping moving, preventing Dokken from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dokken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King keeping moving, preventing Dokken from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Don Dokken just wasn't active enough.
Dokken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.

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.
Dokken tries to clinch up
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dokken slips a jab from King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.

King takes the fight into the clinch.

King breaks the clinch.
King misses with the combination.
Dokken falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Dokken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokken misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Dokken closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dokken tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dokken tries to clinch but King moves away

and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dokken is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokken checks a leg kick.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dokken.
Dokken is breathing heavily.

King rushes Dokken and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

King manages to break the clinch.
Dokken tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and King counters by clinching up.

King manages to break the clinch.
Dokken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dokken is defended easily by King.
Dokken with a poor takedown
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Dokken.
Dokken shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dokken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokken looks to clinch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

King has Dokken up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dokken avoids the elbow strike from King, against the ropes.
Dokken tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dokken blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokken trying to stall but King improves his position.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King lands a nice uppercut.

King manages to break the clinch.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dokken counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.

King has Dokken up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dokken has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dokken is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King lands a right hand.
King is trying to force a seperation but Dokken has the dominant position.
Dokken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokken is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dokken jumps guard but King stands there with Dokken around his waist. Dokken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokkens head.
Dokken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King stalls.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
Dokken is trying to break free.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonidas King.
Dokken feints a jab promting King to slip. Dokken then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Don Dokken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King misses with a wild combination.
Dokken shoots and misses
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dokken looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Dokken checks a leg kick nicely.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dokken is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokken fails with the takedown

and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokken backwards.

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dokken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dokken tries to clinch but fails miserably

and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

King manages to break the clinch.
King lands a jab.
Dokken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

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

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dokken looking to slow down the pace here.
Dokken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokken tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King stalling the fight.
Dokken tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the ropes and eventually Dokken drops back down to his feet.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokken can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dokken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dokken tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the ropes and eventually Dokken drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokken tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the ropes and eventually Dokken drops back down to his feet.
King lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from King.
Dokken blocks an elbow strike.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dokken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Dokken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a looping overhand right but Dokken ducks down to avoid it.
Dokken closes the distance looking to clinch

and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King leaning against his opponent.

King breaks the clinch.
Dokken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Dokken.
Dokken shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dokken shoots in but no luck this time.
Dokken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Dokken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dokken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dokken slips a jab and a cross from King.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King leaves Dokken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dokken has his takedown stuffed

and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Don Dokken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King has Dokken pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Dokken's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Leonidas King!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Leonidas King!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Leonidas King!

Leonidas King wins by unanimous decision!