PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nahuel Tenskwatawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Darmody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tenskwatawa
vs
Darmody

152 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nahuel Tenskwatawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Darmody!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenskwatawa throws a right hand that misses
and Darmody counters with a nice uppercut.
Tenskwatawa misses with a hook.
Darmody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Tenskwatawa finds it's way through Darmody's defenses.
Tenskwatawa tries to land a front kick but Darmody steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Tenskwatawa moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Tenskwatawa to work.

Tenskwatawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tenskwatawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Darmody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darmody listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darmody takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darmody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tenskwatawa throws a combination that misses
and Darmody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tenskwatawa thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenskwatawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tenskwatawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Darmody. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Darmody lands.
Tenskwatawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darmody connects with a body shot that sends Tenskwatawa's belly button to the back.
Darmody moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darmody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenskwatawa throws out the jab.
Tenskwatawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darmody's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Darmody's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Darmody throws a series of punches but Tenskwatawa moves out of range.
As Darmody tries to get set, Tenskwatawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Darmody manages to avoid the attempt.
Darmody slips a jab from Tenskwatawa.
Darmody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darmody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenskwatawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darmody keeps the fight on the outside.
Darmody lands a nice looking body shot.
Tenskwatawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tenskwatawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darmody digs a good hook to Tenskwatawa's body.
Tenskwatawa shoots in for a takedown but Darmody shows good takedown defense.
Darmody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tenskwatawa is breathing heavily.
Tenskwatawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tenskwatawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa loads up on a big right hand but Darmody slips the punch.
Tenskwatawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Darmody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darmody, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darmody lands with a cross.
Tenskwatawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darmody connects with a body shot that sends Tenskwatawa's belly button to the back.
Tenskwatawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tenskwatawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darmody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darmody scores with a one two! Tenskwatawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tenskwatawa walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenskwatawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darmody scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tenskwatawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darmody is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tenskwatawa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Darmody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darmody feints a jab promting Tenskwatawa to slip. Darmody then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tenskwatawa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa cracks Darmody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tenskwatawa misses with an uppercut.
Darmody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darmody digs a good body shot into Tenskwatawa's ribs.
Darmody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenskwatawa at a distance.
Darmody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenskwatawa.
Darmody lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Darmody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tenskwatawa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nahuel Tenskwatawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darmody with a jab.
Darmody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darmody.
Tenskwatawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darmody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tenskwatawa in his tracks.
Tenskwatawa throws a jab when Darmody was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Darmody.
Darmody ducks right into an uppercut from Tenskwatawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenskwatawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darmody looks to land a combination. Tenskwatawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenskwatawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tenskwatawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darmody throws a series of punches but Tenskwatawa moves out of range.
Darmody is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Darmody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darmody moves out of range as Tenskwatawa throws a body kick.
Darmody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenskwatawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Darmody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darmody works Tenskwatawa's body with a nice hook.
Darmody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darmody misses with a straight left.
Tenskwatawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darmody but Darmody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Tenskwatawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darmody doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tenskwatawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Darmody.
Darmody swinging wildly here.
Tenskwatawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tenskwatawa throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Darmody in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tenskwatawa loads up on a big right hand but Darmody slips the punch.
Darmody let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tenskwatawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tenskwatawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenskwatawa walks into a jab.
Darmody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenskwatawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tenskwatawa throws an off balance right hand
and Darmody counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tenskwatawa throws a looping overhand right but Darmody ducks down to avoid it.
Tenskwatawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darmody on the side of the head.
Darmody slips a jab and a cross from Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Darmody on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tenskwatawa tries to clinch there but Darmody circles away.
Tenskwatawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Darmody.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darmody.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darmody scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darmody!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darmody swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenskwatawa.
Darmody avoids a kick to the body.
Tenskwatawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darmody counters with a nice body shot.
Tenskwatawa throws a hook to the side of Darmody's head but Darmody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darmody now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenskwatawa misses with a double jab.
Darmody digs a good body shot into Tenskwatawa's ribs.
Darmody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tenskwatawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Darmody tries to sprawl out of it but Tenskwatawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darmody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darmody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tenskwatawa tries for a takedown but Darmody circles away easily
and Darmody counters with a two punch combo.
James Darmody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Darmody.
Tenskwatawa takes one on the button.
Tenskwatawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Darmody coming out on top.
Darmody moves out of range as Tenskwatawa strikes.
Tenskwatawa ducks right into an uppercut from Darmody.
Darmody slips under a jab from Tenskwatawa.
Darmody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darmody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenskwatawa.
A nice combination there by Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James Darmody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darmody works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darmody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tenskwatawa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Darmody keeps the fight on the outside.
Darmody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tenskwatawa catches Darmody with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darmody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenskwatawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Darmody circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tenskwatawa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Darmody jabs Tenskwatawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenskwatawa looks to land a left hand but Darmody moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darmody! But no joy.
Tenskwatawa misses with an uppercut
and Darmody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tenskwatawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tenskwatawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Darmody counters with a left to the body.
Darmody moves out of range of the strikes.
Tenskwatawa with a poor takedown
enabling Darmody to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nahuel Tenskwatawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenskwatawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tenskwatawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darmody. Darmody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darmody scores with a jab.

Tenskwatawa has Darmody up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tenskwatawa breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darmody jabs Tenskwatawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenskwatawa misses with a head kick.
Darmody pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tenskwatawa back to the cage. Darmody follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tenskwatawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Darmody.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darmody.
Tenskwatawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenskwatawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Darmody's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tenskwatawa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darmody has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darmody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tenskwatawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Darmody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darmody takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tenskwatawa lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Tenskwatawa misses.
A lazy body kick from Tenskwatawa
letting Darmody counter with a right hand.
Tenskwatawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darmody lands a jab to Tenskwatawa's midsection.
Darmody misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Darmody looks to move away, Tenskwatawa throws a big counter combo bu Darmody just gets out of the way.

Darmody gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tenskwatawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Darmody is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tenskwatawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darmody tries to break the clinch but Tenskwatawa is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tenskwatawa.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Tenskwatawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenskwatawa misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenskwatawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darmody drops his hands momentarily and Tenskwatawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darmody punishes Tenskwatawa's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenskwatawa. Darmody does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Tenskwatawa misses.
Darmody throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nahuel Tenskwatawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenskwatawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenskwatawa needs to keep his hands up - Darmody had a free shot at his head there.
Darmody punishes Tenskwatawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Tenskwatawa misses with an uppercut. Darmody saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darmody lands with a nice body punch.
Darmody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenskwatawa at a distance.
Tenskwatawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darmody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tenskwatawa somewhat.
Darmody's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darmody duly obliges.

Tenskwatawa moves into the clinch.
Tenskwatawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Darmody gets an underhook and turns Tenskwatawa into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darmody blocks an uppercut.

Tenskwatawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tenskwatawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenskwatawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darmody throws a good cross that connects.
Darmody scores with a three punch combo!
Tenskwatawa takes a swing at Darmody's ribcage but misses.
Darmody is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tenskwatawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Darmody off the cage and back into range.
Tenskwatawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darmody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tenskwatawa's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darmody moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenskwatawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darmody lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenskwatawa. Darmody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darmody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darmody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darmody swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenskwatawa.
Tenskwatawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darmody circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Darmody. Beautiful body shot.
Darmody looks to land a combination. Tenskwatawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheers as Darmody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tenskwatawa doesn't seem phased though.
James Darmody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tenskwatawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Darmody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darmody 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darmody!