PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pot Kantai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dover
vs
Kantai

192 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pot Kantai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantai lands a right hook to the body.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Dover bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dover scores with a spinning back kick!
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dover lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kantai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kantai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kantai avoids the head kick by Dover.
Dover throws a head kick but Kantai moves out of range.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Kantai.
Dover looks for the body kick but Kantai saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Kantai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dover was well out of range. Poor timing from Kantai.
Dover misses with a head kick.
Dover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Kantai tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Dover misses.
A shot to de liver by Kantai. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Dover.
Kantai avoids the head kick by Dover.
Kantai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kantai blocks a head kick by Dover.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kantai lands with an uppercut that bounces Dover off the cage and back into rage.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kantai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a straight right hand.
Kantai blocks a head kick by Dover.
Kantai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kantai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a right hand to the body.
Kantai throws the kick towards the body but Dover avoids it.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kantai moves out of range of the body kick.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover moves forwards but Kantai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a left to the body.
Dover throws a head kick but Kantai moves out of range.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a good, hard body kick but Dover shrugs it off.
Kantai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kantai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Kantai.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a nice body shot.
Dover misses with a leg kick
and Kantai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kantai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a nice body kick.
Kantai blocks a head kick by Dover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kantai lands with an overhand left.
Kantai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kantai to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kantai checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a body kick the misses
and Kantai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a straight right hand.
Kantai throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a two punch combo.
Dover throws a lazy body kick
and Kantai counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A decent looking cross lands there for Kantai.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kantai to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kantai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Kantai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pot Kantai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover looks for the body kick but Kantai saw that one coming.
Dover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dover has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dover throws a head kick but Kantai moves out of range.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover lands with a kick to the temple. Kantai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dover avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kantai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kantai lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a big head kick but Dover shrugs it off.
Dover looks to land a body kick but Kantai moved away.
Dover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kantai's head.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dover thinking.
Kantai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover throws a head kick but Kantai moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kantai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Kantai.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a solid body kick.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kantai lands a jab to Dover's midsection.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kantai jabs Dover right on the nose. Dover blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a nice body shot.
Dover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a one-two to the body.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kantai throws a lazy right hand but Dover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kantai avoids a kick to the body.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kantai moves out of range of the body kick.
Kantai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kantai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
Dover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantai avoids the head kick by Dover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a straight right hand.
Dover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a right hand to the body.
Kantai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantai avoids the head kick by Dover.
Dover thows a leg kick but Kantai checks it
and Kantai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kantai.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pot Kantai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Kantai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dover crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kantai - the referee stops the clock and Dover gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kantai. Dover manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kantai blocks a head kick by Dover.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Kantai moves out of range easily.
Kantai misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pot Kantai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Kantai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dover throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantai lands a jab.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kantai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a left and a right that stings Dover.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a right hand to the body.
Kantai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kantai blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kantai.
Dover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kantai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dover pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dover throws a body kick the misses
and Kantai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kantai counter with a right hand.
Kantai throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
Kantai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kantai misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Kantai to acknowledge the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kantai.
A head kick misses from Dover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Kantai moves out of range easily.
Dover misses with a head kick.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a leg kick.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kantai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dover throws a lazy body kick
letting Kantai counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover lands with a slapping head kick.
Kantai tests Dover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dover tries to land a body kick
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a nice body kick.
Kantai blocks a head kick by Dover.

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.
Dover throws a body kick the misses
enabling Kantai to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a head kick.
Kantai lands a jab to the head.
Kantai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dover.
Kantai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Kantai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Dover misses
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kantai counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Kantai.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a nice body shot.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kantai counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pot Kantai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kantai 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pot Kantai!