PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John DoeOne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Inate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John DoeOne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DoeOne
vs
Inate

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John DoeOne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Inate!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DoeOne has his takedown stuffed
and Inate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inate but Inate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Inate lands a jab to the head.
DoeOne tries to clinch but Inate is having none of it.
DoeOne fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John DoeOne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inate cracks DoeOne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DoeOne misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Inate to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inate throws a series of strikes that have DoeOne backpedaling.
DoeOne throws a solid leg kick but Inate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DoeOne.
DoeOne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DoeOne fails in his attempt to clinch.
DoeOne fails with the takedown
and Inate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inate moves out of range of the body kick.
DoeOne is looking to land body kicks.
DoeOne shoots in looking for a takedown but Inate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DoeOne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John DoeOne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoeOne misses with a takedown
and Inate counters with a lovely shot to the body.

DoeOne rushes Inate and presses him up against the cage.
DoeOne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DoeOne is breathing heavily.
DoeOne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inate avoids it.
Inate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Inate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for DoeOne to work.
Inate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DoeOne jumps guard but Inate stands there with DoeOne around his waist. DoeOne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inate tries to circle away but DoeOne has him pinned against the cage.

DoeOne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Inate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DoeOne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DoeOne shoots for a takedown but Inate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inate jabs at DoeOne's body.
DoeOne wants to clinch up but Inate keeps it at a distance.
DoeOne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Inate counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inate lands a jab to DoeOne's midsection.
DoeOne tries to clinch but Inate moves out of range.
DoeOne takes one to the chin there.
Inate stuns DoeOne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inate lands with an overhand left.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown but Inate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom Inate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Inate lands a body shot.

DoeOne pushes Inate up against the cage in a clinch.
Inate has had enough of the clinch but DoeOne keeps him there for the moment.
Inate is trying to push DoeOne away but DoeOne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DoeOne keeps control of Inate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

DoeOne decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Inate preventing the sweep.

Inate stands up and waves to DoeOne to follow him.
DoeOne misses with a jab to the body
and Inate counters with a nice uppercut.
Inate stuffs the takedown.
DoeOne shoots in but Inate avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoeOne misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DoeOne takes one to the side of the head.
DoeOne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DoeOne misses with a body shot
and Inate counters with a right hand to the body.
Inate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Inate.
DoeOne tries to close the distance and clinch but Inate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Inate blocks the body kick.
Dom Inate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DoeOne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inate defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John DoeOne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DoeOne doesn't seem bothered though.
Inate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DoeOne eats them both and turns towards Inate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DoeOne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inate swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoeOne misses with a double jab.
DoeOne walks into a straight right hand from Inate.
DoeOne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inate connects with a single shot there.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inate sprawls well. Inate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DoeOne gets slowly back to his feet.
DoeOne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dom Inate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DoeOne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DoeOne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DoeOne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inate counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Inate catches DoeOne right on the button with a cross.
Inate leaves DoeOne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of DoeOne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Inate lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Inate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Inate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inate has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for DoeOne with that takedown attempt.
DoeOne shoots in and drives through. Inate sprawls well.
Inate connects with a body shot.
DoeOne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DoeOne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Inate scores with a hook.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown but Inate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John DoeOne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DoeOne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inate circles away.
Inate throws a one two combo.
Inate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DoeOne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DoeOne tries to clinch there but Inate circles away.
DoeOne shoots for a double leg takedown but Inate sprawls well. He's pushed DoeOne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Inate scores with a punch to the head.
DoeOne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DoeOne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DoeOne shoots in for a double leg but Inate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Inate scores with a hook to the body. DoeOne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DoeOne looks to clinch
and Inate counters with a right hand to the body.
Inate lands a nice shot that snaps DoeOne's head back.
Inate connects with the punch.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inate as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoeOne needs to keep his hands up - Inate had a free shot at his head there.
Inate dips to his left and cracks DoeOne with an uppercut!
Inate clobbers DoeOne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Inate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DoeOne misses with a double jab
and Inate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Inate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DoeOne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John DoeOne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Inate both land. Nice combination.
Inate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DoeOne.
DoeOne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inate as he jumps to the side.
DoeOne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DoeOne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DoeOne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Inate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Inate winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Inate!