PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Labradoodle (ranked 1546 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 198 p4p, 150 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Labradoodle
vs
Dankovich

198 cm
22
265
7 - 4 - 0

194 cm
22
260
8 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Shadow Realm Apparel

Conviction
Conquer

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Labradoodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Labradoodle has closed the distance and engaged Dankovich in a clinch.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Labradoodle on the inside.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich working aggressively here.

Labradoodle pulls guard successfully.
Dankovich is looking to stand up but Labradoodle won't let him.
Labradoodle looking for a sweep. Not yet Labradoodle, not yet.
Labradoodle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labradoodle wants to sweep here but Dankovich controlling him for the moment.

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

Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dankovich walks away with a smile on his face. Labradoodle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich loads up on a big right hand but Labradoodle slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Labradoodle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Labradoodle has Dankovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Labradoodle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but Dankovich won't allow it.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Labradoodle is breathing heavily.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Labradoodle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Labradoodle's gas tank.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labradoodle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dankovich scores with a hook to the body. Labradoodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Labradoodle misses with a body punch.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to stall.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labradoodle pushes Dankovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Labradoodle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labradoodle tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich works on Labradoodle's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Labradoodles head.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labradoodle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dankovich connects with the punch.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankovich misses the target.
Dankovich throws a front kick that sends Labradoodle stumbling back into the cage.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich is having none of it.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labradoodle.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves away
and Dankovich counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Labradoodle's knee momentarily.
Dankovich with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves out of range.

Labradoodle takes the fight into the clinch.
Labradoodle is leaning against Dankovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Labradoodle is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Labradoodle fails to land.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Labradoodle controls the action.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Labradoodle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labradoodle is trying to pull guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Labradoodle tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Labradoodle back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
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!
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Labradoodle prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Labradoodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dankovich misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labradoodle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dankovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Dankovich!
A relieved looking Vasil Dankovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.