PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappy Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Renegades of Funk. This should be fireworks!

Dove
vs
Christian

185 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappy Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dove with that takedown attempt.
Dove closes the distance and clinches up with Christian, looking for a takedown. Dove pushes Christian against the ropes but Christian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dove. Christian does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dove gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Christian manages to break the clinch.
Christian shoots in and drives through. Dove sprawls well.
Dove throws a right hand that Christian ducks under and follows up with a left that Christian also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Dove as Christian shoots in.
Dove misses with a series of wild punches.
Dove swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Dove.
Dove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dove chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christian can pounce on him.
Christian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dove sprawls well. Dove wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christian gets slowly back to his feet.
Christian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dove sprawls well. Dove wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christian gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian shoots in but no luck this time.

Christian clinches with his opponent.
Dove misses with a punch to the body.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped Dove in his tracks for a moment.
Dove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dove is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Dove is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Dove has had enough of the clinch but Christian keeps him there for the moment.
Dove can't break the clinch.
Dove being controlled against the ropes.

Christian jumps guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christian can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove throws an elbow that misses. Christian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dove's guard. Nice move by Christian!
Dove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christian on the ground.
Dove is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christian is controlling him.
Christian pushing down on Dove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dove pushes Christian off looking to stand but Christian dives back in and keeps control.
Christian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian won't let Dove get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Christian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Christian won't let Dove get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Christian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Christian working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Christian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Christian sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christian pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Christian unloading with bombs!
Christian working Dove over with strikes here.
Dove is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action.
Christian throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dove because Christian loaded up on that one.
Christian lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dove squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws some wild stikes that Dove manages to avoid easily.
Christian has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dove's face.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Christian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christian lands a big shot there that rocks Dove but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Christian with a couple of short strikes.
Dove holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Christian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dove hang on?
Dove avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christian.
Christian working the ground and pound effectively.
Christian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christian won't let Dove get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Christian punching from mount but Dove doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Christian lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cappy Christian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Christian moves into the clinch.

Christian decides to pull guard.
Christian is trying to keep Dove in close.
Dove would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Christian is looking for a triangle but Dove pushes his legs off easily.

Christian has his feet on Dove's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Christian fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian shoots in looking for a takedown but Dove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Dove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dove clinches up against the ropes.
Christian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dove throws an elbow that misses.
Christian blocking some punches.
Christian lands an elbow inside.
Christian slows down the pace here.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dove lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Christian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Dove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cappy Christian.
Dove is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Dove is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Christian lands an elbow inside that Dove shrugs off.
Christian is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian just leaning against Dove, taking a breather.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.
Dove throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Christian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dove, pushing him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian lands an elbow inside.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dove working hard to break the clinch.
Christian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dove's defenses.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dove has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christian prevents Dove from breaking the clinch.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian looking for a takedown.
Dove is looking to break free of the clinch but Christian has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Dove takes an elbow to the temple.
Christian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.

Christian jumps into guard, dragging Dove to the mat.
Dove is looking to work some ground and pound but Christian has wrist control.
Dove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dove throws a strike but Christian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a strike but Dove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christian is pulling down on Dove's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian keeping full guard, as Dove tries to pass.

Christian scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dove closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Christian.
A frustrated look appears on Dove's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christian lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cappy Christian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Christian shoots in for a takedown but Dove shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Dove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian shoots for a double leg takedown but Dove sprawls well. He's pushed Christian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dove defends it nicely.
James Dove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cappy Christian.

Dove clinches with his opponent.

Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christian defends it nicely.
Christian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dove defends it nicely.
Dove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dove somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christian just leaning against Dove, taking a breather.
Cappy Christian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Dove or perhaps it was just good defense by Christian which made him look bad.
Dove shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christian pinned against the ropes. Christian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christian shoots for a double leg takedown but Dove sprawls well. He's pushed Christian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christian - that will leave a mark!
Dove leaves Christian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dove lands with a nice combination. Christian backs away looking to recover.
James Dove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christian darts in and clinches Dove up against the ropes.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped Dove in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dove is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Dove managing to block the knees to the body from Christian.

Christian drags the fight down to the ground.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove tries to stand but Christian is controlling from the bottom.
Christian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Christian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dove off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dove throws a right and a left that Christian avoids nicely.
Christian has his takedown stuffed
and Dove counters with a nice body shot.
Christian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dove as Christian shoots in.
Dove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dove throws a sloppy head kick

and Christian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Christian.
A frustrated look appears on Dove's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christian is working for takedown but Dove is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dove takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Christian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dove.
Christian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dove's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Christian.
Christian working Dove over with knees to the body.
Christian lands a damaging elbow.
Dove takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christian keeps control of Dove as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dove is trying to break the clinch but Christian has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to pull guard but Dove has him pressed against the ropes.
Dove wants to break free but Christian has control.
Christian lands an elbow just above Dove 's eye.

Christian jumps into guard, dragging Dove to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dove wants to stand and escape but instead Christian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Christian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christian looking to pass the guard.
Cappy Christian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Christian stands up and waves to Dove to follow him.
Christian slips under a jab from Dove.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cappy Christian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christian 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cappy Christian!