PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Svarog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Doyle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Doyle
vs
Svarog

169 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

194 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Graham Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Svarog!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svarog throws a combination that misses

and Doyle counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Svarog has his foot on Doyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doyle works his way back into a safe position though.

Svarog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doyle has picked Svarog up and slammed him! Svarog can't keep hold of the triangle and Doyle manages to pass to side control!
Svarog can't do much from the bottom here.
Svarog wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Svarog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Svarog but he's now mounted!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle throwing strikes but Svarog recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Doyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Svarog trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Svarog tries to roll over but Doyle keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Svarog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyle pulls his head out easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Svarog tries to get to full guard but Doyle has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Svarog misses with a body punch

and Doyle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Svarog wants to get back to his feet but Doyle passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doyle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doyle really is a fat lump.
Doyle prevents Svarog from improving his position.
Doyle working the head and body with strikes.
Doyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyle is trying to work for a kimura but Svarog is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svarog tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Svarog wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graham Doyle's cut.
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.

Doyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svarog is fending him off so far but Doyle persists. Nope, Svarog circles away and we're back to standing.
Svarog tries to land a leg kick but Doyle saw it coming and moves away.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Svarog.
Svarog avoids the head kick by Doyle.

Svarog scores with a takedown into Doyle's guard.

Doyle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Graham Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svarog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Svarog shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doyle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svarog cracks Doyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Svarog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svarog creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Svarog trying to control the position but Doyle is working away.
Doyle prevents Svarog from improving position.
Doyle is looking for a sweep.
Doyle tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Svarog decides to stand back up. Svarog steps back and let's Doyle get back to his feet.

Svarog moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Svarog smiles and moves away.

Svarog clinches.

Svarog works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Doyle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Svarog is trying to trip Doyle. He has hold of a leg but Doyle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Svarog persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Svarog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Svarog is breathing heavily.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Svarog from controlling successfully.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svarog wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.

Doyle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Svarog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Svarog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svarog pushes Doyle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Svarog pulls Doyle into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svarog controlling Doyle's posture.
Svarog wants to stand up but Doyle is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws an elbow that misses. Svarog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doyle's guard. Nice move by Svarog!

Doyle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Svarog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svarog wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Svarog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Svarog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Graham Doyle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from Svarog does no damage.
It looked like Doyle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Svarog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
Svarog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Svarog gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Doyle kicks Svarog off and gets back to his feet.

Doyle has closed the distance and engaged Svarog in a clinch.
Svarog is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graham Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Svarog.
Svarog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svarog prevents it.
Svarog lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Doyle lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle stays in close to Svarog's body and controls the position.
Doyle stopping the sweep attempt from Svarog.

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

Svarog rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doyle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svarog prevents it.

Doyle jumps guard.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Svarog tries to pass.
Svarog is standing up over Doyle. Doyle looks to escape but Svarog dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svarog taking a break here but Doyle is having none of it and regains half guard.
Graham Doyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle is refusing to be controlled, as Svarog sits in half guard.
Svarog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svarog trying to control from half guard but Doyle is working away.
Svarog stops Doyle from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svarog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Svarog blocks the strikes from Doyle.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svarog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doyle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Svarog closes the distance and pushes Doyle back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Svarog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Svarog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doyle looks for a takedown but Svarog sprawls well.

Svarog has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Doyle has Svarog pushed against the cage.
Doyle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svarog just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Svarog jumps guard.
Svarog controls Doyle momentarily but Doyle frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Svarog.
I think Svarog 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Svarog!