PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 2808 p4p, 357 weight class) and Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow (ranked 4010 p4p, 452 weight class). Marowadoigowiegow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabine Kors- Dagestan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dokov
vs
Marowadoigowiegow

178 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
28
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dokov rushes Marowadoigowiegow and presses him up against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dokov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marowadoigowiegow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dokov prevents it.
Marowadoigowiegow stalling against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a body punch.
Dokov stops a takedown attempt from Marowadoigowiegow.
Doko Dokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow.
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a shot to the side of Dokov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marowadoigowiegow.

Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a shot from downtown. Dokov moves away and avoids it.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a jab when Dokov was well out of range.
Dokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marowadoigowiegow throws out the jab.

Dokov forces Marowadoigowiegow back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Marowadoigowiegow tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with some punches.

Marowadoigowiegow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov is looking to control Marowadoigowiegow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dokov avoid being mounted?
Dokov punching from the bottom.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov gets full guard.
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marowadoigowiegow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Dokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marowadoigowiegow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marowadoigowiegow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling from the top position.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Marowadoigowiegow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marowadoigowiegow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Marowadoigowiegow pushes him off.

Dokov clinches.
Marowadoigowiegow has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marowadoigowiegow.

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

Dokov is looking for a triangle but Marowadoigowiegow pushes his legs off easily.
Marowadoigowiegow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marowadoigowiegow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dokov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marowadoigowiegow is keeping busy.
Marowadoigowiegow taking a breather.
Marowadoigowiegow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Marowadoigowiegow fails to land.
Marowadoigowiegow avoiding damage.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Dokov on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marowadoigowiegow tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov stalls.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marowadoigowiegow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dokov somewhat.

Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Dokov.
A bit of stalling here from Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dokov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dokov lands an uppercut.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marowadoigowiegow can do to turn this around?

Dokov gets control of Marowadoigowiegow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dokov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Marowadoigowiegow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dokov tries to get out of the position.

Dokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marowadoigowiegow defends well.
Dokov is striking but Marowadoigowiegow is not phased and passes to half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow is trying to control the action in half guard but Dokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Marowadoigowiegow seems content to control.
Dokov is refusing to be controlled, as Marowadoigowiegow sits in half guard.

Dokov has one foot on Marowadoigowiegow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marowadoigowiegow closes the distance and clinches.
Marowadoigowiegow stalling in the clinch but Dokov improves position.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Marowadoigowiegow back against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Marowadoigowiegow swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marowadoigowiegow controlling the action here for a moment.
Marowadoigowiegow wants a takedown.
Dokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dokov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doko Dokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marowadoigowiegows head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marowadoigowiegow.
Marowadoigowiegow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marowadoigowiegow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov lands a nice elbow.
Dokov controlling the action here for a moment.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with some punches.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dokov is keeping busy.
Dokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marowadoigowiegows head.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow has been cut.

Dokov pulls guard.
Marowadoigowiegow won't allow Dokov to sweep him here.

Dokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Marowadoigowiegow looking to sit in guard and control but Dokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dokov trying to control but Marowadoigowiegow is working from the bottom.
Dokov wanted to stand there but Marowadoigowiegow had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marowadoigowiegow tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marowadoigowiegow.
Dokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marowadoigowiegow backwards.
Dokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dokov is stalling here.

Marowadoigowiegow has picked Dokov up - he's going for a ride! Marowadoigowiegow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Doko Dokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marowadoigowiegow wants to control but Dokov is keeping him busy.
Dokov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marowadoigowiegow blocks the strikes from Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marowadoigowiegow is keen to just control but Dokov is a slippery customer.
Dokov trying to control here.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dokov is trying to stand up here but Marowadoigowiegow is controlling him well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Marowadoigowiegow gets a clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marowadoigowiegow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dokov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marowadoigowiegow walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marowadoigowiegow defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Marowadoigowiegow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marowadoigowiegow scores with a nice right hand.

Dokov forces Marowadoigowiegow back against the cage and clinches.
Dokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marowadoigowiegow backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marowadoigowiegow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Marowadoigowiegow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marowadoigowiegow looking for a takedown.
Marowadoigowiegow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marowadoigowiegow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dokov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marowadoigowiegow misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dokov jumps guard and drags Marowadoigowiegow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marowadoigowiegow prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dokov is controlling Marowadoigowiegow's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doko Dokov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dokov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow had this to say: 'Opponent to strong. Sorry fans. I back in future.'.