PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Donisvitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Rouge struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Donisvitch
vs
Rouge

168 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Donisvitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donisvitch tries to bum rush Rouge with a series of wild strikes but Rouge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rouge misses with a looping left.
Donisvitch tries to clinch up.
Rouge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rouge dodges the punch combination from Donisvitch.
Rouge throws a head kick that misses.
Donisvitch scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Alex Rouge has been cut.

Donisvitch has closed the distance and engaged Rouge in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donisvitch after a bit of a struggle.
Donisvitch tries to circle away but Rouge has him pinned against the cage.
Rouge looking to stall.
Donisvitch controlling the action here for a moment.
Donisvitch wants to get back to striking at distance but Rouge won't allow it.
Donisvitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouge tries to pull guard but Donisvitch won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rouge.
Donisvitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rouge is trying to pull guard but Donisvitch has him pressed against the cage.
Jared Donisvitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rouge.

Donisvitch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rouge regains guard immediately.
Rouge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Donisvitch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rouge misses with a kick to the body.
Alex Rouge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rouge.

Donisvitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donisvitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donisvitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Donisvitch decides to stand back up. Donisvitch steps back and let's Rouge get back to his feet.
Rouge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donisvitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge tries a head kick but it misses.
Donisvitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rouge.

Donisvitch looking to score a takedown here. Rouge is defending well but Donisvitch drives through and ends up in Rouge's guard.
Rouge looks winded!

Donisvitch stands up and waves to Rouge to follow him.
Donisvitch looks to land a combination but Rouge avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Rouge.
Rouge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donisvitch is out of range and Rouge settles back down.

Donisvitch has Rouge up against the cage in a clinch.
Rouge fails to pull guard.
Donisvitch is trying to push Rouge away but Rouge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donisvitch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Donisvitch has clasped his hands together around Rouge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donisvitch decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Donisvitch.

Donisvitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rouge's half guard.

Donisvitch stands up out of the half guard.
Donisvitch wants to clinch.
Rouge throws a sloppy head kick and Donisvitch moves out of range easily.
Donisvitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rouge throws a leg kick which misses Donisvitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Donisvitch tries to avoid it.
Rouge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rouge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rouge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouge throws a head kick but Donisvitch moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donisvitch lands a jab-cross combination.
Donisvitch avoids a kick to the body.
Donisvitch throws out a loose jab but Rouge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donisvitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rouge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rouge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rouge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donisvitch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Donisvitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rouge tries to throw a body punch but Donisvitch avoids it by throwing Rouge back against the cage.

Rouge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rouge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donisvitch looks to land a combination but Rouge avoids it well.
A combination from Donisvitch does no damage.
Donisvitch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rouge.

Donisvitch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donisvitch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rouge is trying to defend but Donisvitch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Donisvitch stands up and beckons Rouge to join him on the feet.
Donisvitch swinging wildly here.
Rouge misses with a body kick.
Donisvitch throws a series of punches but Rouge moves out of range.
Donisvitch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Rouge.

Donisvitch pushes Rouge up against the cage in a clinch.
Donisvitch wants to break free but Rouge has control.

Donisvitch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rouge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Donisvitch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donisvitch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Jared Donisvitch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Donisvitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rouge scores with a head kick. Donisvitch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Donisvitch throws a combination. Rouge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rouge is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That has opened up Alex Rouge's cut even more.
Jared Donisvitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rouge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donisvitch avoids the head kick by Rouge.
Rouge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rouge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rouge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donisvitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donisvitch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rouge. That one must have hurt.

Donisvitch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Donisvitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Donisvitch stands up and beckons Rouge to join him on the feet.
Donisvitch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donisvitch.
Rouge avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch avoids the head kick by Rouge.
Rouge ducks under a wild hook from Donisvitch.
Jared Donisvitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Donisvitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rouge sprawls well initially but Donisvitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donisvitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Donisvitch decides to stand up.
Rouge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rouge throws a head kick that misses.
Rouge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Donisvitch shoots in and bounces Rouge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Donisvitch stands and steps away. Rouge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donisvitch looking to score a takedown here. Rouge is defending well but Donisvitch drives through and ends up in Rouge's guard.

Donisvitch gets to his feet - Rouge follows without any prompting.

Donisvitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Donisvitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rouge can do to turn this around?

Rouge actively working from the bottom here.

Donisvitch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rouge to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Donisvitch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rouge did well to prevent Donisvitch getting side control.

Donisvitch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rouge to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Donisvitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Rouge's cut.
That's time! Donisvitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Donisvitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rouge throws a head kick but Donisvitch moves out of range.
Donisvitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Donisvitch.

Donisvitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rouge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Rouge lands but Donisvitch takes it in his stride.

Donisvitch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rouge quickly recovers to half guard.

Donisvitch escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Donisvitch moves into range and clinches up with Rouge.
Donisvitch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rouge backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rouge keeps control of Donisvitch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donisvitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Donisvitch tightens his grip and picks Rouge up, before dumping him to the ground. Rouge manages to land in guard.
Jared Donisvitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Donisvitch gets to his feet - Rouge follows without any prompting.
Rouge tried to score with a low kick but Donisvitch checks it.
Rouge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rouge throws a head kick but Donisvitch moves out of range.
Donisvitch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rouge throws a head kick but Donisvitch moves out of range.

Donisvitch has managed to clinch.
Rouge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donisvitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donisvitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donisvitch wants to break free but Rouge has control.
Donisvitch stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouge trying to land knees to the body.
Rouge lands an elbow that stopped Donisvitch in his tracks for a moment.
Donisvitch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rouge fails to pull guard.
Rouge tries to pull guard but Donisvitch won't allow it.
Jared Donisvitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rouge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rouge.

Donisvitch pulls guard successfully.
Donisvitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Donisvitch pushes Rouge off and gets back to his feet.

Donisvitch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rouge was covering up waiting for the punch and Donisvitch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donisvitch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Donisvitch lands with a cross.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rouge enables Donisvitch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rouge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donisvitch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Donisvitch stands and steps away. Rouge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Donisvitch clinches.
Donisvitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rouge fails to pull guard.
Rouge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Donisvitch can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rouge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Donisvitch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rouge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donisvitch is in Rouge's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rouge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rouge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donisvitch is controlling him.

Donisvitch stands up from Rouge's guard - Donisvitch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donisvitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donisvitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rouge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rouge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donisvitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rouge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex Rouge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jared Donisvitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rouge lands a head kick. Donisvitch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Donisvitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donisvitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Donisvitch!