PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doox Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Platinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doox Dragon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kay Platinum's chin.

Dragon
vs
Platinum

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

158 cm
20
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Doox Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kay Platinum!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platinum has a takedown stuffed.
Platinum tries for a takedown but Dragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Platinum avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Platinum misses with a head kick.
Platinum blocks a head kick by Dragon.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
Dragon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Platinum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Platinum somewhat.
Doox Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kay Platinum.
Dragon cracks the inside of Platinum's front leg.
Platinum lands a head kick!

Platinum gets a clinch.

Platinum pulls guard.
Dragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Platinum has a closed guard, preventing Dragon from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platinum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Platinum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Platinum stops Dragon from standing up.
Platinum wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.
Dragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Platinum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Platinum advances to half guard.
Platinum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Platinum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dragon wants to stand back up but Platinum manages to pass into side control.
Dragon pushes Platinum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Platinum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platinum is looking to take a break and control but Dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Platinum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dragon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Platinum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dragon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Platinum decides to stand back up.
Platinum misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platinum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Platinum.
Dragon avoids a kick to the body.
Platinum blocks a head kick by Dragon.
Dragon lands a head kick!
Doox Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Platinum avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Platinum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragon but Dragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dragon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragon scores with a head kick.
Dragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Platinum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragon.
Dragon lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Platinum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Platinum wants to take the fight to the mat but Dragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dragon is trying to push Platinum away but Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Platinum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dragon is defending well.

Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Platinum misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Platinum blocks a head kick by Dragon.
No luck for Platinum with that takedown attempt.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon lands a front kick.

Platinum rushes Dragon and presses him up against the cage.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kay Platinum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Platinum blocks a leg kick.
Dragon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Platinum's head.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses.

Platinum moves into the clinch successfully.
Dragon is looking to break free of the clinch but Platinum has double underhooks.
Dragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Platinum.
Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch but Platinum keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Platinum.
Dragon can't break the clinch.

Platinum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragon stuffs the takedown.
Platinum moves out of range of the body kick.
Platinum shoots in for a double leg but Dragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragon looks for the body kick but Platinum saw that one coming.
Doox Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a lazy head kick

and Platinum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Platinum.
Dragon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doox Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kay Platinum.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Platinum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dragon uses from the top position.
Dragon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Platinum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Platinum looking to control.
Dragon is looking to stand up but Platinum won't let him.
Platinum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragon tries to kick Platinum off but Platinum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platinum is looking to advance position but Dragon won't allow it.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.
Platinum is trying to control. Dragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Platinum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Platinum trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kay Platinum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dragon thuds his shin into the meat of Platinum's side.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Platinum moves out of range easily.
Dragon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragon throws a nice head kick!
Dragon connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platinum avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Platinum moves out of range easily.
Dragon lands a head kick!

Platinum darts in and clinches Dragon up against the cage.
Dragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragon tries to circle away but Platinum has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Platinum scores with a nice short uppercut.

Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Platinum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Platinum.
Platinum dives in and grabs Dragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragon pushes down on Platinum's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon scores with a head kick.

Platinum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dragon sprawls well initially but Platinum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dragon tries to kick Platinum off but Platinum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Platinum decides to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Platinum takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragon is trying to push Platinum away but Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dragon breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragon prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Platinum has Dragon pressed against the cage, preventing Dragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Platinum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kay Platinum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dragon throws a sloppy head kick

and Platinum counters by moving into the clinch.
Platinum tries to pull guard but Dragon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dragon walks away with a smile on his face. Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Platinum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragon. Dragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Platinum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Platinum shoots in but no luck this time.
Doox Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kay Platinum.
Dragon thuds his shin into the meat of Platinum's side.
Platinum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dragon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Platinum shoots in and drives through. Dragon sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dragon.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragon throws a head kick but Platinum moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragon.
Platinum shoots for a takedown but Dragon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragon misses with a head kick.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Platinum.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Platinum moves out of range easily.

Platinum closes the distance and pushes Dragon back into the cage.
Dragon can't break the clinch.

Platinum jumps guard and drags Dragon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Dragon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Platinum blocks a head kick by Dragon.
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Platinum moves out of range easily.
Dragon tries to land a front kick but Platinum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doox Dragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Platinum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Platinum is controlling him.

Platinum decides to pull guard.
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!
Platinum trying to keep a closed guard but Dragon is proving a slippery customer.
Dragon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Platinum's guard.
Platinum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragon's guard.
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Platinum from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Platinum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Platinum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon wants to stand up but Platinum is controlling him.

Platinum stands up and waves to Dragon to follow him.

Platinum drives through and clinches with Dragon against the cage.
Doox Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platinum has Dragon pressed against the cage, preventing Dragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Platinum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Platinum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragon.

Platinum looking to score a takedown here. Dragon is defending well but Platinum drives through and ends up in Dragon's guard.
Platinum is pushing down on Dragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Platinum has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Platinum manages to mount him!

Platinum is standing up, even though he is in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon leaves Platinum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kay Platinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Platinum takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Platinum clinches with his opponent.
Dragon is trying to force a seperation but Platinum has the dominant position.
Platinum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Platinum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragon's efforts to push away.
Dragon is trying to break the clinch but Platinum is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kay Platinum.
I've got Platinum 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kay Platinum!