PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dukes
vs
Alberta

215 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Alberta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alberta instigates a clinch.
Alberta prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Dukes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alberta has him pressed against the cage.
Alberta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
Alberta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Dukes tries to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling the position.
Alberta blocks a body shot from Dukes.
Dukes managing to block the knees to the body from Alberta.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alberta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Dukes tries to break free but Alberta pushes him back against the cage.
Alberta keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Dukes fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Dukes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alberta lands a knee to the body.
Alberta stops a takedown attempt from Dukes.
Dukes tries to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling the position.
Dukes is looking to break free of the clinch but Alberta has double underhooks.
Alberta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dukes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Alberta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes throws a hook to the side of Alberta's head but Alberta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alberta walks into a stiff left hand from Dukes.
Dukes swings widly with a right hand

and Alberta moves into the clinch.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling him.
Alberta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dukes's defenses.

It looks like Damon Dukes has been cut.
Dukes misses with the head strike.
Dukes wants to get back to striking at distance but Alberta won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is looking for a takedown.
Dukes working hard to break the clinch.
Dukes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alberta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes is looking to break free of the clinch but Alberta has double underhooks.
Dukes tries to circle away but Alberta has him pinned against the cage.
Dukes trying to stall but Alberta improves his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alberta lands a nice knee to the body.
Dukes wants to break free but Alberta has control.

Alberta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dukes uses from the top position.

Dukes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Alberta takes the fight into the clinch.
Alberta lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dukes struggles to land a body shot inside as Alberta controls his hands.
Alberta landing knees to the body.
Dukes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dukes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukes can't find room to land a body shot as Alberta controls the action.
Dukes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alberta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling him.
Alberta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alberta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Alberta has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alberta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dukes avoids the head kick by Alberta.
Dukes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alberta counters by clinching up.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alberta keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dukes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Alberta is controlling him.
Dukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alberta lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damon Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damon Dukes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dukes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes throws a hook but Alberta blocks it.
Alberta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab.
Alberta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alberta on the side of the head.
Dukes misses with a right hand

and Alberta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dukes won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Alberta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Alberta stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Alberta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dukes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dukes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes connects with the punch.

It looks like Rocco Alberta has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dukes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damon Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand

and Alberta moves into the clinch.
Dukes tries to circle away but Alberta has him pinned against the cage.
Alberta takes a shot to the head.

Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damon Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alberta takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dukes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alberta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Dukes tries to circle away but Alberta has him pinned against the cage.
Alberta lands a nice elbow.
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!
Alberta prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Dukes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dukes working hard to break the clinch.
Dukes jumps guard but Alberta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alberta missing with knees to the body.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Dukes is trying to break free.
Alberta prevents a body shot from Dukes.
Alberta scores a nice knee to the body.

Alberta gets control of Dukes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alberta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dukes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dukes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dukes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dukes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alberta scores with a head kick. Dukes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alberta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.

Alberta has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alberta breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Dukes misses its intended target.
Dukes misses with a hook

and Alberta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alberta.
Dukes wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alberta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dukes tries to break free but Alberta pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes goes for a takedown attempt but Alberta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocco Alberta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dukes throws a combination. Alberta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dukes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alberta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dukes. No joy for Alberta on that attempt.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alberta.
Dukes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dukes.
Alberta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Alberta moved out of range nicely.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Dukes misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes misses with a combination
and Alberta counters with a big head kick but Dukes shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes misses the jab.
Alberta wants to clinch up but Dukes keeps it at a distance.

Dukes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but Alberta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dukes looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alberta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dukes is trying to stand up here but Alberta is controlling him well.
Dukes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alberta is working away from the top position though.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Alberta stops Dukes from getting back to his feet.
Dukes tries to get to full guard but Alberta has control of the leg.
It looks like Alberta is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dukes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alberta needs to keep his hands up - Dukes had a free shot at his head there.
Dukes throws a right hand that misses

and Alberta counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alberta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukes wants to control but Alberta postures up.
Rocco Alberta has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alberta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes tries to bench press Alberta off him but Alberta keeps the position.
Alberta working away.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but Alberta drags him back down.

Alberta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dukes to his feet.
Dukes lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damon Dukes.
I think Dukes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Dukes!