PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alain Maxime MacDougall (ranked 3341 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khamid Osman Durnagoz (ranked 5159 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Maxime MacDougall
vs
Osman Durnagoz

184 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alain Maxime MacDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khamid Osman Durnagoz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDougall as he avoids it easily.
MacDougall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDougall as he jumps to the side.
MacDougall misses with a takedown attempt

and Durnagoz counters by moving into the clinch.
MacDougall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durnagoz just stands there and leans against the cage.

Durnagoz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDougall shoots in but Durnagoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durnagoz with the counter takedown but MacDougall avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDougall fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDougall tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougall takes a body punch but keeps moving.

MacDougall tries to keep at a distance but Durnagoz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durnagoz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durnagoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacDougall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Durnagoz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Durnagoz.
MacDougall is trying to force a seperation but Durnagoz has the dominant position.

Durnagoz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Durnagoz moves into the clinch.

MacDougall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDougall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacDougall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Durnagoz.
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durnagoz as he jumps to the side.
Durnagoz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durnagoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDougall defends well and Durnagoz ends up having to push MacDougall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz 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.
Durnagoz swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDougall.
MacDougall misses with a takedown

and Durnagoz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durnagoz stalling the fight.
Durnagoz throws an elbow that misses.
MacDougall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durnagoz has him pressed against the cage.
Durnagoz gets through MacDougall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDougall misses with an elbow over the top.

MacDougall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDougall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durnagoz counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnagoz as he avoids it easily.
MacDougall is breathing heavily.
MacDougall fails with a takedown attempt.

Durnagoz moves into the clinch.

Durnagoz pulls guard successfully.
Durnagoz is trying to control the position but MacDougall postures up.
MacDougall preventing the sweep.

Durnagoz working for a triangle but MacDougall defends it easily.
Durnagoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

MacDougall wants to sweep here but Durnagoz controlling him for the moment.
MacDougall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Durnagoz moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khamid Osman Durnagoz dominated that 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.

Nice sprawl there from Durnagoz as MacDougall shoots in.
MacDougall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Durnagoz counter with a right hand.
MacDougall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacDougall.
MacDougall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durnagoz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but MacDougall shows good takedown defense.
Durnagoz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougall throws a shot to the body.
MacDougall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDougall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Durnagoz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durnagoz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacDougall did well to prevent Durnagoz getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durnagoz trying to mount his opponent but MacDougall defends it.
Durnagoz is thwarting MacDougall's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDougall is refusing to be controlled, as Durnagoz sits in half guard.
Durnagoz slows the pace down in half guard.

Durnagoz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Durnagoz wants to take a breather but MacDougall is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durnagoz scores with a hook to the body. MacDougall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Durnagoz moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnagoz leaning his opponent against the cage.

Durnagoz breaks from the clinch.
MacDougall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

MacDougall drives through and clinches with Durnagoz against the cage.
MacDougall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Durnagoz jumps guard but MacDougall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Durnagoz has clasped his hands together around MacDougall's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Durnagoz tries to stand but MacDougall is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall is looking for a sweep.

Durnagoz decides to stand back up. Durnagoz steps back and let's MacDougall get back to his feet.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDougall but MacDougall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durnagoz looks to land a left hand but MacDougall moved out of range nicely.
MacDougall slaps away a takedown attempt from Durnagoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khamid Osman Durnagoz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

MacDougall shoots in but Durnagoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacDougall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacDougall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDougall fakes the leg kick and cracks Durnagoz in the body.
Durnagoz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durnagoz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDougall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacDougall.
Durnagoz scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durnagoz wants it to stay on the feet.
Durnagoz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacDougall.
Durnagoz goes for a double leg but MacDougall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacDougall continues to drive forward.
MacDougall tries to clinch but Durnagoz moves away
and Durnagoz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnagoz dives in for a single leg takedown but MacDougall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacDougall scores with a hook to the body. Durnagoz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacDougall misses with a head kick.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but MacDougall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durnagoz throws the kick towards the body but MacDougall avoids it.
Durnagoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDougall's waist but MacDougall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durnagoz off to one side.
MacDougall scores with a head kick. Durnagoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDougall is defended easily by Durnagoz.
Alain Maxime MacDougall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDougall takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durnagoz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacDougall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durnagoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDougall is fending him off so far but Durnagoz persists. Nope, MacDougall circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDougall tries to clinch but Durnagoz moves out of range.

MacDougall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacDougall tries for a takedown but Durnagoz manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durnagoz has MacDougall pressed against the cage, preventing MacDougall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Durnagoz gets control of MacDougall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durnagoz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durnagoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacDougall manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durnagoz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

MacDougall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durnagoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durnagoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacDougall wants to stand up but Durnagoz is controlling him.
Durnagoz stopping the sweep attempt from MacDougall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durnagoz wants to control from the top but MacDougall keeps moving.
Durnagoz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durnagoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacDougall is keeping the position for now.

MacDougall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durnagoz passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDougall is doing well to control the position and prevent Durnagoz from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khamid Osman Durnagoz.
I've got Durnagoz 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamid Osman Durnagoz!