PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spenser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dama comes into the arena with Seek n Destroy blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dama
vs
Spenser

184 cm
24
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keimah Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Spenser!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spenser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dama's waist but Dama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spenser off to one side.
Spenser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dama.
Dama dives in and grabs Spenser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spenser pushes down on Dama's head and hops out.
Spenser shoots in and drives through. Dama sprawls well.
Spenser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keimah Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spenser.
Dama tries to clinch

and Spenser counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spenser.

Spenser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spenser is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spenser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dama.

It looks like Keimah Dama has been cut.
Dama wants to clinch.
Dama lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dama.
Dama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spenser tries to avoid it but Dama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spenser to the ground. Spenser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dama checks a leg kick.
Dama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dama wants to clinch up but Spenser keeps it at a distance.
Dama lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Spenser. No joy for Dama on that attempt.
Dama swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Dama.

Spenser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dama tries to circle away but Spenser has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama is trying to break free.

Spenser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Spenser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spenser shoots for a double leg takedown but Dama sprawls well. He's pushed Spenser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dama tries to clinch but Spenser is having none of it.
Dama throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spenser shoots in for a double leg but Dama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Dama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spenser misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dama tries to stand but Spenser is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spenser is looking for a sweep.
Dama tries to stand but Spenser is controlling his head.
Dama working away.
Spenser tries to improve position but can't.
Spenser looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Spenser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spenser is trying to get back to half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spenser sprawls well. Spenser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dama gets slowly back to his feet.
Dama throws a right and a left that both miss.

Spenser moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spenser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spenser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spenser jumps guard but Dama stands there with Spenser around his waist. Spenser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keimah Dama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keimah Dama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dama wants to clinch.
Spenser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dama sprawls well. Dama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spenser gets slowly back to his feet.
Dama has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama moves out of range as Spenser throws a body kick.
Spenser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spenser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama lands a really nice looking cross but Spenser seems unphased.
Dama lands a glancing blow to the side of Spenser's head.

Dama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spenser's guard.
Dama wants to stand and escape but instead Spenser has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dama trying to keep a closed guard but Spenser is proving a slippery customer.
Dama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spenser is controlling him.
Spenser stopping the sweep attempt from Dama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spenser looking to sit in guard and control but Dama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spenser looking for a guillotine here but Dama defends easily.
Spenser wants to sweep here but Dama controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spenser wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dama manages to pass to side control.
Dama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dama stands up out of the half guard.
Dama scores with a one two! Spenser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dama.
Dama blocks a head kick by Spenser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spenser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spenser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dama is pressed up against the cage. Spenser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dama down to the mat. Dama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spenser is breathing heavily.
Spenser moves in looking to clinch but Dama pushes him off.
Dama dives in and grabs Spenser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spenser pushes down on Dama's head and hops out.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but Spenser shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Dama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Dama.
Nice sprawl there from Dama as Spenser shoots in.
Dama tries to clinch up

and Spenser counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keimah Dama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keimah Dama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dama lands a jab to Spenser's midsection.
Spenser tries for a takedown but Dama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spenser is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spenser.
Spenser fails with the takedown.
Dama is looking to clinch.
Spenser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dama's waist but Dama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spenser off to one side.
Keimah Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spenser.
Dama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Spenser as Dama shoots in.
Dama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spenser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Spenser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Spenser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keimah Dama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spenser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dama circles away.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spenser tries for a takedown but Dama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dama shoots for a takedown but Spenser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Spenser looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dama passes into side control.
Spenser pushes Dama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama trying to control the position but Spenser is working away.
Dama taking a breather here.
Spenser is looking to regain half guard here but Dama keeps moving and retains side control.
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spenser keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dama decides to stand back up. Dama steps back and let's Spenser get back to his feet.
Dama wants to clinch.
Keimah Dama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spenser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Dama as Spenser shoots in.
A left and a right from Dama both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spenser fails with the takedown.
Dama has a takedown stuffed.

Dama scores with a takedown into Spenser's guard.
Dama 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spenser keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keimah Dama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keimah Dama!
A relieved looking Keimah Dama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.