PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Doctolero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mckenzie
vs
Doctolero

179 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

158 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Mckenzie!
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, Darwin Doctolero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doctolero gets a clinch.

Doctolero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doctolero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doctolero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doctolero pulls Mckenzie in close to his closed guard and prevents Mckenzie from doing any damage or advancing position.

Doctolero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mckenzie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mckenzie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckenzie wants to stand and escape but instead Doctolero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Doctolero stands and throws Mckenzie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mckenzie is trying to buck Doctolero off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctolero takes a little break here. Mckenzie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Doctolero decides to stand back up. Doctolero steps back and let's Mckenzie get back to his feet.
Mckenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown but Doctolero shows good takedown defense.
Doctolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckenzie sprawls well. Mckenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doctolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Doctolero misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doctolero closes the distance and pushes Mckenzie back into the cage.
Doctolero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mckenzie is defending well.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Doctolero.
Mckenzie is trying to pull guard but Doctolero has him pressed against the cage.
Doctolero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Doctolero has eaten all the pies!
Mckenzie is trying to pull guard but Doctolero has him pressed against the cage.
Doctolero slows down the pace here.
Doctolero is trying to break the clinch but Mckenzie has him pressed against the cage.

Mckenzie pulls Doctolero into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctolero won't allow Mckenzie to sweep him here.
Doctolero won't allow Mckenzie to get back to his feet.
Doctolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Doctolero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mckenzie, up you get!
Doctolero misses with a takedown
and Mckenzie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctolero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doctolero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mckenzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doctolero throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckenzie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doctolero.
Doctolero looks winded!
Doctolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doctolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doctolero fails with the takedown
and Mckenzie counters with a left and a right that stings Doctolero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Doctolero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mckenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doctolero tries to avoid it but Mckenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doctolero to the ground. Doctolero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doctolero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mckenzie's waist but Mckenzie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doctolero off to one side.
Doctolero shoots in but no luck this time.
Doctolero fails with the takedown.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Doctolero.
Doctolero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mckenzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mckenzie pulls guard.
Mckenzie looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckenzie, not yet.
Doctolero is breathing heavily.
Doctolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctolero won't allow Mckenzie to get back to his feet.
Doctolero won't allow Mckenzie to sweep him here.
Doctolero throws a big right hand that misses.

Mckenzie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie darts in looking for a takedown but Doctolero gets double underhooks and turns Mckenzie into the cage.

Mckenzie jumps guard and drags Doctolero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doctolero is pushing down on Mckenzie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mckenzie is fighting to maintain full guard but Doctolero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doctolero trying to control from half guard but Mckenzie is working away.
Doctolero is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctolero blocks the strikes from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doctolero.
Mckenzie is trying to stand.
Darwin Doctolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doctolero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mckenzie's head.
Doctolero throwing shots but Mckenzie is blocking nicely.
Doctolero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckenzie wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doctolero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Doctolero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mckenzie to get to his feet.
Mckenzie stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctolero. Doctolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckenzie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mckenzie counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doctolero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mckenzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Doctolero closes the distance and clinches.

Doctolero successfully pulls guard.
Doctolero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckenzie manages to get himself to full guard.
Mckenzie wants to sweep here but Doctolero controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Doctolero from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Doctolero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

No luck for Doctolero with that takedown attempt.
Doctolero moves to clinch but Mckenzie breaks away
and Mckenzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Doctolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doctolero is looking to clinch but Mckenzie is avoiding it.
Doctolero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doctolero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mckenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doctolero dives in and grabs Mckenzie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckenzie pushes down on Doctolero's head and hops out.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Doctolero.
Doctolero moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
Doctolero throws a sloppy head kick
and Mckenzie counters with a big head kick but Doctolero shrugs it off.
Doctolero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doctolero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckenzie moves away.
Doctolero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mckenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
Darwin Doctolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doctolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckenzie sprawls well. Mckenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doctolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doctolero momentarily.
Ken Mckenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doctolero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mckenzie somewhat.
Doctolero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mckenzie has time to react.
Doctolero dives in and grabs Mckenzie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckenzie pushes down on Doctolero's head and hops out.
Doctolero is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mckenzie moves into the clinch.
Doctolero can't find room to land a body shot as Mckenzie controls the action.
Mckenzie takes a shot to the head.
Mckenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doctolero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doctolero gets through Mckenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mckenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doctolero walks away with a smile on his face. Mckenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doctolero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckenzie.
Doctolero misses with a takedown
and Mckenzie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doctolero's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doctolero closes the distance but Mckenzie moves to the side
and Mckenzie counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doctolero.
Mckenzie goes for a double leg but Doctolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doctolero continues to drive forward.
Mckenzie tries to pull guard but Doctolero won't allow it.
Doctolero tries to break free but Mckenzie pushes him back against the cage.
Mckenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doctolero's efforts to push away.
Ken Mckenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwin Doctolero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doctolero fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darwin Doctolero.
Well Doctolero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Doctolero!