PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Thomas (ranked 24223 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cattag Dogmock (ranked 6947 p4p, 0 weight class). Cattag Dogmock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thomas
vs
Dogmock

185 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cattag Dogmock!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Dogmock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dogmock shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dogmock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Dogmock throws Thomas to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Thomas pulls Dogmock into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.

Dogmock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dogmock has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Dogmock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
Dogmock stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.

Dogmock stands up from Thomas's guard - Dogmock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dogmock tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dogmock circles away.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dogmock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Dogmock's side.
Thomas wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogmock avoids the body shot from Thomas.

Thomas gets a clinch.

Dogmock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dogmock! But no joy.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Dogmock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Dogmock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Dogmock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dogmock feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Dogmock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dogmock sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Thomas working for a triangle but Dogmock defends it easily.
Dogmock wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has control of Dogmock's left arm, preventing Dogmock from doing any damage.
Dogmock is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dogmock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Dogmock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dogmock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Thomas pushes Dogmock off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Dogmock in a clinch.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Dogmock gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to drag Dogmock to the mat but Dogmock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dogmock blocks the elbow strike.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Dogmock sprawls well.
Dogmock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dogmock blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas sets himself, and Dogmock steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dogmock's waist but Dogmock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Dogmock misses.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Dogmock.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dogmock, which made it look bad.
Dogmock thinks about the counter body kick.

Dogmock moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Dogmock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cattag Dogmock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dogmock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dogmock closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Dogmock keeps him there for the moment.

Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas is looking to slow Dogmock down with leg kicks.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Dogmock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dogmock tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dogmock to the ground. Dogmock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dogmock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Dogmock is avoiding it.
Dogmock wants to clinch.
Dogmock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dogmock wants it to stay on the feet.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in but Dogmock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Dogmock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Dogmock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dogmock's calf.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Dogmock pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Dogmock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogmock has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dogmock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dogmock prevents it.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Dogmock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dogmock walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dogmock pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dogmock tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dogmock's face.
Thomas is trying to push Dogmock away but Dogmock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dogmock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Dogmock has control.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dogmock keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dogmock has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cattag Dogmock.
I think Dogmock 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cattag Dogmock!