PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evander Roy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dempsey
vs
Roy

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evander Roy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy at a distance.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Nice jab there from Dempsey.
Dempsey connects with the punch.
Roy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roy moves forwards but Dempsey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dempsey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dempsey jabs Roy right on the nose. Roy blinks but takes it well.
Dempsey works over Roy's head and body with a nice combination.
Dempsey throws a good cross that connects.
Dempsey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dempsey!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dempsey sprawls well. Dempsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Roy.
Roy dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Roy's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Roy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dempsey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roy.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Roy is working for takedown but Dempsey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dempsey gets underhooks to prevent Roy's takedown attempt.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Dempsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy has him pressed against the cage.
Roy tries to pull guard but Dempsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Roy drops back down to his feet.
Roy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roy looks gassed!
Roy looking for a takedown.

Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Roy shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense.
Dempsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Dempsey both land. Nice combination.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dempsey.
Roy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dempsey is fending him off so far but Roy persists. Nope, Dempsey circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the head.
Dempsey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Dempsey scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Roy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dempsey pinned against the cage. Dempsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
Dempsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Roy has Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Dempsey is working Roy over against the cage.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Dempsey looking to slow down the pace here.
Dempsey effectively controlling the action here.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy tries to score a body lock takedown but Dempsey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roy tries to pull guard but Dempsey won't allow it.

Roy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dempsey wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Dempsey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Roy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dempsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Roy's head.
Roy tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.
Dempsey works over Roy's head and body with a nice combination.
Roy needs to keep his hands up - Dempsey had a free shot at his head there.
Dempsey misses with the combination.
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dempsey works over Roy's head and body with a nice combination.
Dempsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Roy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dempsey's guard.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dempsey's head.
Roy stays in close to Dempsey's body and controls the position.
Roy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dempsey's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy is trying to control. Dempsey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dempsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roy on the ground.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Roy throws a strike but Dempsey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dempsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
Roy trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dempsey lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Roy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dempsey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roy tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Roy on that attempt.
Jack Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Roy shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Roy.
Roy is breathing heavily.
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
Dempsey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey works the jab nicely.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Roy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dempsey misses with a few strikes there.
Dempsey works over Roy's head and body with a nice combination.
Dempsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dempsey lunges at Roy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roy's hand.
Dempsey scores with a three punch combo!
Dempsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Dempsey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dempsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dempsey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roy.
Roy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dempsey pinned against the cage. Dempsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Roy moves out of range.
Roy tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.
Jack Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Dempsey.
Dempsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dempsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dempsey with a hook.
Dempsey lands with a good body shot.
Dempsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Roy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dempsey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Dempsey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dempsey connects with a crisp jab.

Roy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dempsey was covering up waiting for the punch and Roy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Roy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dempsey clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Dempsey.
Jab, jab by Dempsey - just one landing.
Dempsey tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dempsey looks to land a combination but Roy avoids it well.
Roy shoots in but Dempsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dempsey connects with the punch.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Roy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dempsey.
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roy.
Dempsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roy dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the head.
Dempsey lands a two punch combo.
Roy is looking to clinch but Dempsey is avoiding it.
Dempsey scores with a nice head shot.
Roy shoots for a takedown but Dempsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Roy.
Roy shoots for a takedown but Dempsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy tries to clinch there but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey lands with an overhand left.
Roy dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Nice straight punches there by Dempsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dempsey.
Roy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dempsey jabs Roy right on the nose. Roy blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a double jab

and Roy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dempsey won't be happy with that.
Dempsey pushes Roy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roy wants to control but Dempsey is keeping him busy.

Roy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dempsey keeps working.
Evander Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to escape but Roy is in control.
Roy slows the pace down.
Roy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
Roy fails with a takedown attempt.
Dempsey throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot by Dempsey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dempsey cracks a nice hook into Roy's ribs.
Roy shoots in and drives through. Dempsey sprawls well.
A left and a right from Dempsey both land. Nice combination.
Roy shoots in and drives through. Dempsey sprawls well.
Dempsey lands a jab to Roy's midsection.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Dempsey.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy at a distance.
Dempsey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Dempsey.
A combination from Dempsey does no damage.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Roy ducks under and follows up with a left that Roy also avoids with ease.
Dempsey scores with a three punch combo!
Dempsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dempsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Dempsey.
Jack Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dempsey, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dempsey!