PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bos ili Hadžija. Benjo Hadzija could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dorian Gay's chin.

Hadzija
vs
Gay

175 cm
29
143 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

168 cm
29
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hadzija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Gay slips to the side
and Gay counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hadzija momentarily.
Hadzija tries to clinch
and Gay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadzija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hadzija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hadzija avoids the body shot from Gay.
Gay throws a lazy right hand but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hadzija counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hadzija wants to clinch.
Hadzija slips a jab and a cross from Gay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay missing with a left hand there. Hadzija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt

and Hadzija counters by clinching up.
Hadzija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gay is trying to break the clinch but Hadzija has him pressed against the cage.
Gay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Gay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hadzija wants to control from the top but Gay keeps moving.
Hadzija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay is trying to control the position but Hadzija postures up.
Gay wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay is on top in guard.
Gay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hadzija manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hadzija has passed into side control.
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!
Hadzija is staying tight to Gay's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hadzija trying to control the position but Gay is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay is looking to reverse the position.

Hadzija decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gay to his feet.
Hadzija tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gay counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hadzija as Gay shoots in.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay moves away
and Gay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gay just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjo Hadzija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benjo Hadzija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hadzija manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gay throws a strike but Hadzija rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hadzija!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay scoring with strikes but Hadzija is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Gay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hadzija avoids the body shot from Gay.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay is having none of it.
Hadzija tries to clinch but Gay moves away
letting Gay counter with a right hand.
Gay shoots in and drives through. Hadzija sprawls well.
Gay swings widly with a right hand
and Hadzija counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hadzija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay looks to land a right hand but Hadzija moved out of range.
Hadzija wants to clinch but Gay slips to the side
and Gay counters with a stiff right hand.
Gay throws a hook but Hadzija blocks it.
Hadzija darts in trying to clinch

and Gay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorian Gay has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadzija pushes Gay off looking to stand but Gay dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay not doing much here.

Gay seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hadzija has recovered full guard.

Gay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadzija dives on top into guard.
Gay tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadzija passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is trying to maintain the position but Hadzija is very close to passing his half guard.
Gay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hadzija stalling.
Gay tries to roll over but Hadzija keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gay.
Gay 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.
Gay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hadzija has passed into side control.
Gay is looking to regain half guard here but Hadzija keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija controlling the position from side mount.
A control attempt from Gay but he's now mounted!
Gay is looking to improve his position but Hadzija isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gay is squirming around, avoiding Hadzija's attempts to control the action.

Hadzija wants to finish this one by submission but Gay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hadzija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Gay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hadzija is just out of range.
Hadzija wants to clinch

and Gay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hadzija!
Gay landing shots from mount.
Hadzija's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadzija holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hadzija avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay wants to control the pace but Hadzija is squirming around nicely.
Gay looking to finish Hadzija with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hadzija!

Gay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hadzija is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hadzija and Gay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Gay swings around for an armbar but Hadzija sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gay's guard.
Gay wants to sweep here but Hadzija controlling him for the moment.
Benjo Hadzija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is looking to stand up but Gay won't let him.
Gay tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hadzija defends it easily.
Hadzija trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.
Gay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gay wants to sweep here but Hadzija controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay is trying to control the position but Hadzija postures up.
Hadzija wanted to stand there but Gay had control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hadzija moves in looking to clinch but Gay pushes him off.

Gay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gay prevents Hadzija from escaping the position.
Gay wants to control but Hadzija is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadzija, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija is pushing Gay's head away, looking to escape. Gay manages to hold on to the position though.
Dorian Gay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gay happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Gay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gay 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Gay!
A very excited looking Dorian Gay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.