PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doubdtfire
vs
Hound

169 cm
22
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

172 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubdtfire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hound to counter with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick which misses Hound's front leg but catches the back leg as Hound tries to avoid it.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
The Hound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Hound down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hound. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hound with a nice cross.
Hound lands with a cross.
Hound looks to throw the jab but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Hound takes one to the chin there.
Hound misses with a looping left.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Hound is having none of it.
Hound wants to clinch up but Doubdtfire keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses.
Hound just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hound closes the distance but Doubdtfire moves to the side
letting Doubdtfire counter with a right hand.
Doubdtfire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hound.
Nice body kick there by Doubdtfire.
Hound shoots in looking for a takedown. Doubdtfire tries to sprawl out of it but Hound keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hound closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hound lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doubdtfire looking to control.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Doubdtfire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hound stopping the sweep attempt from Doubdtfire.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Doubdtfire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doubdtfire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound cracks Doubdtfire with a solid left hand.
Doubdtfire has Hound pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound trying to control but Doubdtfire is working from the bottom.

Doubdtfire has his foot on Hound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hound works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hound working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hound throws an elbow that misses. Doubdtfire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hound's guard. Nice move by Doubdtfire!

Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doubdtfire wants to control from the top but Hound keeps moving.
Hound manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doubdtfire manages to get himself to full guard.

Doubdtfire is trying to control the position but Hound postures up.

Hound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doubdtfire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hound has managed to get both his arms back between Doubdtfire's legs - danger averted.

Doubdtfire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hound lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doubdtfire is keeping the position for now.
Hound with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hound wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.
Hound wants to control from the top but Doubdtfire keeps moving.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Hound's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Doubdtfire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doubdtfire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hound blocks the body kick.
Doubdtfire defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hound.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Hound misses with a looping right.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Hound takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.
Hound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Doubdtfire lands a slapping body shot.
Hound throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hound tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doubdtfire in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Hound avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hound throws out a counter right but Doubdtfire avoids it with no problem.
Hound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hound swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hound jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hound takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doubdtfire fakes the leg kick and cracks Hound in the body.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hound is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Hound looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doubdtfire connects with a looping right hand.
Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Hound listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hound moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Hound moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hound tries to clinch but Doubdtfire is having none of it.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doubdtfire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hound is out of range.
Doubdtfire dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Hound lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Doubdtfire. No joy for Hound on that attempt.
Hound tries to move into range but Doubdtfire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Hound as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hound on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hound.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound with a poor takedown
and Doubdtfire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Hound's ribcage but misses.
Hound misses with a hook
and Doubdtfire counters with a stiff right hand.
Hound throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hound lands with a shot to the body.
Hound shoots in but Doubdtfire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Hound fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hound.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Crunch! Doubdtfire slams his shin into Hound's torso.
Doubdtfire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doubdtfire tries to sprawl but Hound drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doubdtfire keeping control of the position.
Doubdtfire is not content to let Hound control the position.
Doubdtfire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Doubdtfire wants to control but Hound is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hound wants to control but Doubdtfire is keeping him busy.
Hound not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doubdtfire is looking to improve his position.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doubdtfire to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hound throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubdtfire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hound misses the shot to the body.
Doubdtfire delivers a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Hound is having none of it.

Doubdtfire gets caught napping as Hound dives in and scores a takedown. Doubdtfire manages to retain guard.

Doubdtfire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hound defends well.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound is looking to work some ground and pound but Doubdtfire has wrist control.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hound scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doubdtfire is controlling Hound's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hound.
Doubdtfire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound landing some decent shots from guard.
Doubdtfire pulls Hound in close to prevent any damage.
Hound lands a couple of digs.

Doubdtfire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doubdtfire controlling the position.
Doubdtfire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doubdtfire seems keen to control Hound's posture.
Doubdtfire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hound controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hound is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doubdtfire is adopting a defensive guard.
Hound throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doubdtfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doubdtfire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.

Doubdtfire has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire missing with knees to the body.
Doubdtfire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hound wants to take the fight to the mat but Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doubdtfire lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound is trying to pull guard but Doubdtfire has him pressed against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hound jumps guard but Doubdtfire stands there with Hound around his waist. Hound gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire pushes off an throws an elbow but Hound leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
Doubdtfire scores with a shoulder strike.
Hound misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hound has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Hound is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doubdtfire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hound is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Hound blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doubdtfire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Hound changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doubdtfire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Hound's head but Hound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hound finds it's way through Doubdtfire's defenses.

Doubdtfire gets caught flat footed, as Hound shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hound scoring with some ground and pound.
Hound working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hound throwing strikes but missing.
Hound working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doubdtfire 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!