PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablowme comes to the cage accompanied by hells bells. The key to victory for Heywood Jablowme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jablowme
vs
Dover

187 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
24
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dover dodges the punch combination from Jablowme.
Dover fails to land the takedown.

Jablowme darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jablowme passes into side control.
Dover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dover wants to get back to full guard but Jablowme has mounted him!
Dover is looking to improve his position but Jablowme isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme dominating with strikes here.
Dover is trying desperately to improve position.
Jablowme wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
Jablowme is landing with some decent strikes but Dover is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is working to get back to half guard.
Jablowme trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two 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 tries to reverse the position but Jablowme maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jablowme lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dover is desperately trying to improve his position but Jablowme has a good base and remains in mount.
Jablowme looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jablowme tries to control but Dover wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dover working to try and regain half guard.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jablowme!

Dover looking to secure an arm triangle but Jablowme defends it well.
Dover looks gassed!

Dover goes for an armbar but Jablowme turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jablowme.
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jablowme is one step ahead there.
Jablowme wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jablowme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jablowme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dover keeping full guard, as Jablowme tries to pass.
Dover manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 Heywood Jablowme will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dover doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jablowme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dover fails with the takedown
and Jablowme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jablowme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jablowme gets a takedown into half guard.
Dover wants to improve his position but Jablowme is controlling well.

Dover looking for submissions off his back.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme working the head and body with strikes.
Dover regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dover thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Dover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jablowme controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jablowme manages to get himself to full guard.

Dover has gone for a leg lock! Jablowme slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dover's guard.
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jablowme is one step ahead there.

Dover had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jablowme is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dover Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jablowme's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Dover has hold of Jablowme's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jablowme manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dover prevents Jablowme from getting the reversal.

Dover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jablowme manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jablowme parries the strikes from Dover easily there. Dover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jablowme to escape.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jablowme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jablowme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jablowme tries to bench press Dover off him but Dover keeps the position.
Dover has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jablowme!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jablowme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jablowme's guard.
Dover tries to pass to full mount but Jablowme defends it.
Dover works his way into full mount!
Jablowme has given up his back. Will we see Dover going for some submissions?

Jablowme preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dover is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jablowme is defending well though. Dover let's go of the attempt for now.
Jablowme covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jablowme is trying to stand back up.

Dover is working for a rear naked choke. Jablowme is not defending it well and Dover has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jablowme refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jablowme's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Dover!