PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamon Dunphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legionarius comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Let the bodies hit the floor. 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.

Legionarius
vs
Dunphy

185 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eamon Dunphy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunphy misses with a double jab

so Legionarius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunphy wants to stand up but Legionarius is controlling him.
Legionarius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legionarius wants to pass the guard but Dunphy is keeping the position.
Legionarius is stalling in the full guard.
Dunphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legionarius is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legionarius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunphy thinking.
Dunphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Legionarius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunphy throws a combination that misses
and Legionarius counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunphy throws a head kick that misses
and Legionarius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legionarius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legionarius to score with a decent uppercut.
Legionarius is looking to wear down Dunphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dunphy misses with a combination
and Legionarius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legionarius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunphy looks gassed!

Legionarius shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunphy's guard.
Legionarius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Legionarius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legionarius won't allow Dunphy to get back to his feet.
Legionarius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunphy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dunphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legionarius is controlling him.
Dunphy is looking to stand back up but Legionarius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dunphy.
Legionarius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunphy defending well though.
Legionarius is taking a breather. Dunphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dunphy is trying to stand back up but Legionarius is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legionarius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Legionarius connects with a nice short shot to Dunphy's temple.
Dunphy is looking to escape.
Legionarius slows the pace down in half guard.
Dunphy tries to kick Legionarius off but Legionarius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legionarius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunphy tries to kick Legionarius off in order to stand up. Legionarius Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Legionarius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunphy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Legionarius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunphy's guard.
Legionarius wants to control from the top but Dunphy keeps moving.
Legionarius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legionarius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legionarius wants to control from the top but Dunphy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legionarius is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legionarius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dunphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dunphy wriggles free and stands up.
Legionarius shoots in but Dunphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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.
Dunphy walks into a stiff left hand from Legionarius.
Dunphy misses with a hook
and Legionarius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legionarius scores with a nice right hand.

Legionarius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunphy's guard now, I'm sure.
Legionarius won't allow Dunphy to get back to his feet.
Dunphy is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius forces his way into half guard.
Dunphy is trying to stand.
Legionarius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dunphy is trying to stand up here but Legionarius is controlling him well.
Legionarius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunphy tries to kick Legionarius off in order to stand up. Legionarius Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legionarius slows the pace down.
Legionarius wants to control but Dunphy is keeping him busy.
Legionarius landing a few strikes.
Dunphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Dunphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Legionarius trying to control the position but Dunphy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that second round.
That's time! Legionarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dunphy darts in trying to clinch
and Legionarius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legionarius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunphy misses with a hook
and Dunphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legionarius.
Legionarius lands a body shot.
Legionarius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunphy misses with a jab to the body
and Legionarius counters with a nice body shot.
Dunphy misses with a combination
and Legionarius counters with a nice body shot.
Dunphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legionarius counters with a good low kick that Dunphy was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legionarius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legionarius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunphy tries to clinch up
and Legionarius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Legionarius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legionarius scores with a hook to the body. Dunphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legionarius lands a head shot.
Dunphy throws a combination that misses
letting Legionarius counter with a right hand.
Legionarius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legionarius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius works Dunphy's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Legionarius!
A shot to the liver by Legionarius. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legionarius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eamon Dunphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunphy tries to move into range but Legionarius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Legionarius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dunphy is pushing Legionarius's head away, looking to escape. Legionarius manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Legionarius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dunphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eamon Dunphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dunphy's face as Legionarius controls the position.
Legionarius working the head and body with strikes.

Legionarius is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunphy is defending well.
Legionarius controlling the position.
Legionarius scores with punches from side control.
Alessio Legionarius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legionarius 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Legionarius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Legionarius prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dunphy wants to get back to his feet but Legionarius drags him back down.
Legionarius cracks Dunphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Legionarius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dunphy wants to get back to his feet but Legionarius drags him back down.
Legionarius controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legionarius working the head and body with strikes.
Legionarius lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Legionarius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legionarius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!