PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to International Players Anthem. Kamakazi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cooking by the book. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doby
vs
Kamakazi

178 cm
30
145 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

155 cm
29
130 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

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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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doby tries to clinch
and Kamakazi counters with a nice body kick.
Kamakazi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamakazi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamakazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Doby in the body.
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doby.
Doby throws a leg kick which misses Kamakazi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamakazi tries to avoid it.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamakazi tries to sprawl out of it but Doby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamakazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doby clobbers Kamakazi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamakazi defends it nicely.

Doby has managed to clinch.
Doby wants to break free but Kamakazi has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Doby avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the cage.
Kamakazi throws a head punch that misses.
Kamakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamakazi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby avoiding damage as Kamakazi throws knees to the body.
Doby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamakazi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamakazi to keep the fight standing.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamakazi.

Doby jumps into guard, dragging Kamakazi to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
Doby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamakazi preventing the sweep.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kid Kamakazi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Doby scores with a hook.
Doby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakazi is just out of range.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamakazi tries to bum rush Doby with a series of wild strikes but Doby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamakazi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamakazi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doby misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Doby misses.

Doby looking to score a takedown here. Kamakazi is defending well but Doby drives through and ends up in Kamakazi's guard.
Kamakazi managing to control the position.
Doby trying to control but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to stand but Doby is controlling the position.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi is trying to keep Doby in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Doby closes the distance and clinches.

Doby pulls Kamakazi into guard.
Kamakazi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doby is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby throws a big right hand that misses.
Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamakazi wants to stand up but Doby is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doby passes Kamakazi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamakazi is staying active underneath Doby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakazi tries to roll over but Doby keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Doby dominated that round.
That's time! Doby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kamakazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doby tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kamakazi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doby throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamakazi tries to move into range but Doby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shane Doby is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamakazi as he connects with a hook.
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!
Doby lands with a straight right. Kamakazi didn't see that one coming.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamakazi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doby is in Kamakazi's guard.
Kamakazi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kamakazi wants to control but instead Doby manages to regain half guard.
Kamakazi trying to control the action but Doby is working from the bottom.

Doby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamakazi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is trying to control the action in half guard but Doby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doby is pressing down on Kamakazi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamakazi won't allow Doby to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kid Kamakazi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamakazi as he jumps to the side.
Doby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamakazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doby.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamakazi leaves Doby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away.
Doby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doby lands a jab to Kamakazi's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
Doby throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doby.
Doby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doby somewhat.
Doby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakazi slaps away a takedown attempt from Doby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamakazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Shane Doby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kamakazi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doby blocks an elbow strike.
Doby managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doby jumps guard but Kamakazi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Doby pulls Kamakazi into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi wants to stand but Doby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kid Kamakazi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Doby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Doby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamakazi sprawls well. Kamakazi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doby gets slowly back to his feet.
Doby throws the left hand but Kamakazi avoids the punch easily.
Doby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Doby.
Kamakazi thuds his shin into the meat of Doby's side.
Kamakazi misses with a straight right.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a nice uppercut.
Doby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamakazi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Doby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Doby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamakazi smiles and moves away.
Doby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kamakazi instigates a clinch.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doby is defending well for now.
Doby tries to break the clinch but Kamakazi is controlling the position.
Doby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamakazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Doby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doby.
Kamakazi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doby.
Kamakazi lands an elbow that stopped Doby in his tracks for a moment.
Kamakazi lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Doby decides to pull guard.
Kamakazi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamakazi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Doby keeps moving.
Kamakazi preventing the sweep.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kid Kamakazi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kamakazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doby.
Doby checks a low kick from Kamakazi.
Doby throws a series of punches but Kamakazi avoids them all with ease.
Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamakazi can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Kamakazi as Doby shoots in.
Doby blocks the body kick.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamakazi as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamakazi.

Kamakazi moves into the clinch successfully.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi won't allow it.
Doby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamakazi after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
Kamakazi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamakazi lands a knee to the body.
Doby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kid Kamakazi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamakazi lands an elbow inside.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kamakazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamakazi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kid Kamakazi made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.