PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghanghis Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Datsik's choice of entrance music: So What. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Symbol
vs
Datsik

192 cm
26
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ghanghis Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik misses the jab.
Symbol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Symbol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Datsik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Datsik thows a body kick. Symbol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Symbol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Symbol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Datsik as he connects with a hook.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Datsik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Symbol lands a jab to the nose.
Datsik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Symbol.
Symbol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Symbol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Symbol circles away.
Symbol moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Symbol moved out of range.
Datsik is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Symbol finds it's way through Datsik's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.
Symbol throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik looks to throw a body kick
and Symbol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symbol.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Symbol scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Datsik.
Datsik throws a front kick that sends Symbol stumbling back into the cage.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Symbol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik tries to clinch there but Symbol circles away.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Datsik throws a jab when Symbol was well out of range.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Ghanghis Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a two punch combination.
Datsik with a nice cross.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Datsik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Datsik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Datsik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Symbol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Datsik slips a straight right by Symbol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Symbol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symbol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symbol slips a jab from Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Symbol saw that one coming.
Symbol moves out of range of the body kick.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.

Datsik closes the distance and clinches.
Symbol is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symbol's efforts to push away.
Datsik keeps control of Symbol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Datsik pushes Symbol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghanghis Datsik 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.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.

Symbol gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
Symbol tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Symbol backwards.
Symbol has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik lands a body punch.
Symbol wants to get back to striking at distance but Datsik won't allow it.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.

Datsik breaks the clinch.
Datsik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Symbol didn't see that one coming.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Symbol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Symbol saw that one coming.
Symbol connects with a looping right hand.
Ghanghis Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Datsik has managed to clinch.

Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik throws a lazy body kick
and Symbol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol blocks it.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol avoids it easily.
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Symbol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Symbol on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Symbol gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik prevents Symbol from breaking the clinch.
Symbol tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Symbol can't break the clinch.

Datsik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Symbol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datsik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symbol circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Symbol staying out of range there.
A jab from Symbol misses.
Symbol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol blocks the body kick.
Datsik throws out a powerful jab.

Datsik instigates a clinch.
Symbol is trying to break the clinch but Datsik is controlling him.

Datsik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Symbol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Datsik.
A slow jab from Symbol misses its intended target.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Datsik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Symbol moves out of range as Datsik strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik takes one on the button.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
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!
Symbol takes one on the button.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symbol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Symbol under the eye.
Datsik slips a straight right by Symbol.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Symbol's shoulder, as Symbol tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghanghis Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Datsik tries to land a front kick but Symbol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik scores with the left hand. Symbol knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Symbol blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Datsik.
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Symbol.

Datsik has managed to clinch.

Datsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Symbol thuds his right hand into Datsik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a right hand that Symbol ducks under and follows up with a left that Symbol also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Symbol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Symbol cracks Datsik with an open hand slap.
Datsik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Symbol swats away the attempt to clinch by Datsik.
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Datsik misses with a series of wild punches.
Datsik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses the jab.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symbol.
Symbol tries to move into range but Datsik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Symbol connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik looks to land a body kick but Symbol moved away.
Datsik misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Datsik moves away from the strike by Symbol.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Symbol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Symbol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Datsik has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a hook but Symbol avoids it easily.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Symbol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Symbol throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Symbol lunges at Datsik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Datsik's hand.
Symbol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Datsik.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Symbol connects with a nice looking jab.
Datsik misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Datsik takes one on the button.

Datsik is rocked!
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symbol.
Datsik is still on wobbly legs! Can Symbol finish him?
Symbol looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symbol counters with a crisp right that sends Datsik to the canvas! Symbol follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Symbol!