PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by International Players Anthem. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

ORourke
vs
Doby

180 cm
39
143 lbs
37 - 13 - 0

178 cm
34
145 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan ORourke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORourke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doby throws out the jab.
Doby shoots in for a takedown but ORourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by ORourke's head coaches at Laoch Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
ORourke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from ORourke.
Good work by Doby as he checks the leg kick.
ORourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Doby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ORourke defends well and Doby ends up having to push ORourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
ORourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Doby controls his hands.
ORourke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doby prevents a body shot from ORourke.

Doby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ORourke staying out of range there.
ORourke scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Doby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke moves out of range as Doby strikes.
Doby's coach down at Montreal's Finest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doby catches ORourke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ORourke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ORourke.
ORourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ORourke looks for the body kick but Doby saw that one coming.
Ivan ORourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doby thows a leg kick but ORourke checks it
and ORourke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doby's knee momentarily.
ORourke walks into a left hand.
A big left from Doby misses.
Doby looks to land a combination but ORourke avoids it well.
Ivan ORourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
ORourke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke throws a front kick aimed at Doby's knee but Doby avoids it well.
ORourke throws a head kick but Doby moves out of range.
Doby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORourke stuffs the takedown attempt from Doby. Doby gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Doby.
Doby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ORourke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

ORourke clinches with his opponent.
ORourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, ORourke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doby's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for ORourke.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORourke.
ORourke has Doby pressed against the cage, preventing Doby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ORourke gets through Doby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke prevents Doby from breaking the clinch.
A short right from ORourke.
ORourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
ORourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Doby controls his hands.
Doby misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke works on Doby's body with a couple of short punches.
Doby blocks an elbow strike from ORourke.
ORourke can't find room to land a body shot as Doby controls the action.
Doby misses with a punch on the inside.
ORourke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobys head.
Doby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ORourke prevents Doby from breaking the clinch.
Doby tries to land a knee to the head but ORourke blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for ORourke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ORourke lands a damaging elbow.
Doby lands a left hand that snaps the head of ORourke backwards.
ORourke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Doby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ORourke throws a hook to the side of Doby's head but Doby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ORourke feints and then cracks Doby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doby down.
ORourke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Doby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. ORourke quickly recovers to half guard.
Doby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Doby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doby looks to throw the jab but ORourke is out of range.
ORourke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
ORourke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ORourke tries to score with a low kick but Doby moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doby.
Doby tries to score a power double leg takedown but ORourke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doby somewhat.

ORourke moves into range and clinches up with Doby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby wants to get back to striking at distance but ORourke won't allow it.
Doby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Doby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ORourke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ORourke.
Doby dives in for a single leg takedown but ORourke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Doby.
ORourke lands a nice shot to the body.
Doby is breathing heavily.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
ORourke scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from ORourke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doby looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from ORourke.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
Doby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a punch to the body.
ORourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Doby controls his hands.
Doby blocks a body shot from ORourke.
ORourke gets through Doby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke throws a punch but it's blocked by Doby.
ORourke tries to work over Doby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doby tries to pull guard but ORourke holds him up against the cage and eventually Doby drops back down to his feet.
Doby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doby tries to circle away but ORourke has him pinned against the cage.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doby misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Doby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Doby avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doby backwards.

Doby is rocked!
ORourke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doby avoids it.
Doby can't find room to land a body shot as ORourke controls the action.

Doby manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby misses with a low kick.
ORourke scores with a jab.
Doby is still on wobbly legs! Can ORourke finish him?
ORourke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doby.
Doby seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ORourke lands with an overhand left.
ORourke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ORourke misses with a double jab.
Doby throws out a loose jab but ORourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
ORourke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doby.
ORourke swings for the body but Doby moves out of range.
Doby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ORourke but ORourke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from ORourke.

Doby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ORourke's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doby.
Doby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby throws a big elbow that misses.
ORourke wants to stand but Doby is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

ORourke moves in looking to clinch but Doby pushes him off.
A big left from Doby misses.
ORourke lands a front kick.
Doby shoots in and drives through. ORourke sprawls well.
ORourke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ORourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doby's sensitive parts.
Doby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
ORourke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doby looks to land a right hand but ORourke moved out of range.
ORourke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doby throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke feints a jab promting Doby to slip. ORourke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Doby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Doby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ORourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ORourke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doby fails to land the takedown.
Doby throws the left hand but ORourke avoids the punch easily.
Doby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORourke moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ORourke doesn't manage to clinch there - Doby circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by ORourke as he connects with a hook.

ORourke drops Doby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Doby looks back up at him and smiles so ORourke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. ORourke did well to prevent Doby getting side control.
Doby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

ORourke makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
ORourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

ORourke closes the distance and pushes Doby back into the cage.
ORourke blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke tries to throw a body punch but Doby avoids it by throwing ORourke back against the cage.
ORourke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doby.
ORourke tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Doby prevents a body shot from ORourke.
Doby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivan ORourke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doby throws a punch but it's blocked by ORourke.
Doby lands with a left to the head.
ORourke lands a shoulder strike.
ORourke presses Doby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doby tries to break the clinch but ORourke is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ORourke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Doby.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
Doby tries to break the clinch but ORourke is controlling the position.
Doby takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. ORourke obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORourke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from ORourke.
Doby lands a right hand.

Doby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ORourke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ORourke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doby fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan ORourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Doby.
ORourke throws a right hand that Doby ducks under and follows up with a left that Doby also avoids with ease.
ORourke lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORourke is looking to clinch.
ORourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke clearly takes 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.

ORourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doby checks a low kick from ORourke.
ORourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ORourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doby shoots in but ORourke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
ORourke is looking to clinch but Doby is avoiding it.
Doby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ORourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke with a nice cross.
Doby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

ORourke forces Doby back against the cage and clinches.
ORourke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobys head.
Doby working aggressively here.
Doby gets through ORourke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
Doby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ORourke lands with a right to the head.
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doby's elbow.
ORourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ORourke blocks an uppercut.
ORourke tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Doby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doby takes a shot to the head.
ORourke blocking some punches.
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doby's elbow.
Doby is trying to push ORourke away but ORourke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ORourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doby's elbow.
ORourke has a couple of punches blocked by Doby.
Doby dodges an elbow strike from ORourke.
ORourke tries to work over Doby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ORourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ORourke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doby taking a breather.
Doby stalling the fight.
ORourke lands a right hand.
Doby blocks a body shot from ORourke.
ORourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ORourke.
ORourke struggles to land a body shot inside as Doby controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby blocks an uppercut.
Doby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ORourke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
ORourke digs a right hand into Doby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doby's gas tank.
Doby is trying to break the clinch but ORourke is controlling him.
Doby is trying to break free.
A short right from ORourke.

ORourke drops Doby onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Doby is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Doby is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doby ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doby no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Doby working a defensive guard here.

Doby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doby being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doby is on top in guard.

ORourke manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
ORourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doby can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORourke lands a hook that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
ORourke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ORourke lands an uppercut.
ORourke misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan ORourke had his way with Shane Doby in 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. This is the final round!

Doby scores with a takedown into ORourke's guard.
Doby prevents ORourke from getting back to his feet.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but ORourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ORourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doby throws a strike but ORourke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby is striking but ORourke is not phased and passes to half guard.
ORourke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
ORourke prevents Doby from improving his position.
Doby is pressing down on ORourke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Doby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shane Doby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ORourke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ORourke has managed to get both his arms back between Doby's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby looking for a sweep. Not yet Doby, not yet.
Doby trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ORourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Doby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead ORourke passes into half guard.
ORourke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ivan ORourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke trying to control from half guard but Doby is working away.
Doby tries to roll over but ORourke keeps him under control.
Shane Doby has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Doby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
ORourke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Doby controls his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Doby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ORourke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan ORourke!
Ivan ORourke retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Ivan ORourke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.