PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 2678 p4p, 22905 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 345 p4p, 756 weight class). DJ comes into the arena with Lil Scrappy - No Problem blaring out of the sound system. Bacolod has chosen Havana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

DJ
vs
Bacolod

193 cm
26
255
9 - 11 - 1

204 cm
27
288
7 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ scores with a push kick.
DJ misses with a two punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bacolod using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DJ leaning his opponent against the cage.

DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ cracks Bacolod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DJ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DJ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
DJ throws a big counter combination but Bacolod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DJ swats away the attempt to clinch by Bacolod.
DJ pushes Bacolod away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.

DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DJ's efforts to push away.

DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ swinging wildly here.
Bacolod tries to counter with a clinch but DJ shakes him off and moves away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacolod thinking.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
DJ misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ lands a body shot.
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bacolod clinches with his opponent.
DJ being controlled against the cage.

DJ breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DJ. Bacolod shrugs it off though.
DJ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DJ throws a wild body kick that Bacolod sees coming a mile off.
DJ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DJ scores with a spinning back kick!
Bacolod looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DJ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.

Bacolod gets a double leg takedown into DJ's guard.
DJ is adopting a defensive guard.
Bacolod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but DJ keeps moving.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bacolod trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacolod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bacolod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bacolod stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice leg kick from DJ, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from DJ does no damage.
DJ misses with a kick to the body.
DJ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
DJ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ.

DJ clinches.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DJ smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but DJ circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DJ defends it nicely.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacolod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but DJ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by DJ.
DJ avoids a punch combination nicely.
DJ lands a nice shot that snaps Bacolod's head back.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DJ tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DJ to the ground. DJ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Bacolod looking to throw knees to the head but DJ is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DJ here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position.

DJ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DJ lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
Bacolod unleashes a big counter combination but DJ bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DJ misses with a double jab.
Bacolod is looking to clinch.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - DJ finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.

DJ rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DJ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bacolod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like DJ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DJ moves out of range as Bacolod strikes.
DJ misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by DJ, which made it look bad.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DJ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacolod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bacolod moves out of range as DJ throws a body kick.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bacolod takes the fight into the clinch.
DJ has had enough of the clinch but Bacolod keeps him there for the moment.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bacolod is trying to drag DJ to the mat but DJ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Bacolod has double underhooks.

DJ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DJ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

DJ forces Bacolod back against the cage and clinches.
DJ tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position.

DJ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

DJ gets a clinch.
Deontay DJ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Bacolod on the inside.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DJ just stands there and leans against the cage.

DJ breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a two punch combo.
Bacolod tries to clinch but DJ moves out of range.

DJ has managed to clinch.

Bacolod has picked DJ up - he's going for a ride! Bacolod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DJ looks like he's trying to stand up.
DJ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DJ kicks off Bacolod and gets to his feet.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DJ wants to clinch.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

DJ instigates a clinch.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but DJ has double underhooks.

Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
DJ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but DJ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

DJ rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but DJ sprawls well.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ ducks under a wild hook from Bacolod.
DJ shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacolod sprawls well. He's pushed DJ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacolod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DJ defends it well.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DJ. DJ obviously looking to wear him down.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacolod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DJ lands a head kick!
DJ tries to clinch but Bacolod moves out of range.
DJ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacolod.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by DJ, which made it look bad.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DJ defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push DJ into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DJ digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ batters Bacolod with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bacolod is out on his feet looking like a zombie as DJ lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bacolod to the mat with a gruesome thud! DJ is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
An out of breath Deontay DJ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.