PBP Commentary

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

Willis
vs
Doe

183 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Doe has hold of one of Willis's legs. Willis is fighting the takedown attempt but Doe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Willis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Doe has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Doe won't allow it.
Willis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doe effectively controlling the action here.
Doe has Willis pressed against the cage, preventing Willis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Doe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doe manages to end up in side control.
Doe lands some shots froms side control.
Willis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Doe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Doe is taking a breather. Willis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doe prevents Willis from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Doe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Willis.
Willis controlling the position well.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.

Doe seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe prevents Willis from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Willis jumps guard but Doe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doe goes for a takedown attempt but Willis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Doe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face as Doe controls the position.
Doe scoring with punches and elbows.
Willis is trying to get back to his feet.
Doe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Willis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
Willis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Doe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Willis is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
Doe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Willis after a bit of a struggle.
Willis tries to circle away but Doe has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Willis prevents it.
Doe tries for a takedown but Willis manages to get underhooks.
Miguel Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Doe.
Doe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Doe's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Doe stops a takedown attempt from Willis.
Doe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doe lands a shot to the body.
Doe leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe slows down the pace here.
Willis stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Willis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to pull guard but Doe holds him up against the cage and eventually Willis drops back down to his feet.
Willis has had enough of the clinch but Doe keeps him there for the moment.
Doe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Willis gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
Doe prevents Willis from breaking the clinch.

Doe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Willis wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Willis postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis wants to stand but Doe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doe wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis wants to stand but Doe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Doe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Willis throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range.
Doe tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.

Doe clinches.
Willis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doe is defending well.
Doe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Willis smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Doe darts in and clinches Willis up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe tries to pull guard but Willis holds him up against the cage and eventually Doe drops back down to his feet.
Miguel Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Doe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Willis up against the cage.

Doe has hold of one of Willis's legs. Willis is fighting the takedown attempt but Doe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe stops Willis from standing up.
Doe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willis's head.
Willis is looking to stand up but Doe isn't so interested in that idea.
Willis wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe won't allow Willis to get back to his feet.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Doe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Willis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doe.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Doe won't allow it.
John Doe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Doe is controlling the position.
Willis fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Willis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis stops a takedown attempt from Doe.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!