PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Datu Bahktayn (ranked 23582 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cattag Dogmock (ranked 23414 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bahktayn
vs
Dogmock

183 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datu Bahktayn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cattag Dogmock!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Dogmock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dogmock tries to close the distance and clinch but Bahktayn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dogmock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bahktayn, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bahktayn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bahktayn misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogmock effectively controlling the action here.
Bahktayn effectively controlling the action here.
Dogmock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dogmock takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dogmock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bahktayn controls his hands.
Bahktayn is struggling to control the position.
Dogmock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bahktayn's elbow.
Bahktayn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dogmock controls his hands.
Bahktayn tries to work over Dogmock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dogmock has Bahktayn pressed against the cage.
Dogmock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bahktayn's elbow.
Dogmock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bahktayn pushes Dogmock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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.
Dogmock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bahktayn controls his hands.
Dogmock can't find room to land a body shot as Bahktayn controls the action.
Bahktayn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bahktayn wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A hook to the body from Dogmock.
Dogmock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cattag Dogmock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dogmock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dogmock tries to clinch but Bahktayn moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses its target.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dogmock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bahktayn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bahktayn showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogmock is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahktayn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bahktayn is taking a breather. Dogmock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dogmock tries to kick Bahktayn off but Bahktayn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dogmock takes a swing at Bahktayn's ribcage but misses.
Bahktayn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bahktayn looks for a takedown but Dogmock sprawls well.
A nice side step and Dogmock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dogmock counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Datu Bahktayn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogmock tries to clinch up but Bahktayn circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses its target.
Dogmock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dogmock wants it to stay on the feet.

Dogmock closes the distance and pushes Bahktayn back into the cage.
Bahktayn scores with a hook to the body.
Dogmock misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogmock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bahktayn wants a takedown but no success here.
Dogmock is working Bahktayn over against the cage.
Dogmock tries to work over Bahktayn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dogmock tries to throw a body punch but Bahktayn avoids it by throwing Dogmock back against the cage.

Dogmock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cattag Dogmock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bahktayn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dogmock!

Bahktayn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bahktayn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dogmock avoids it really well and circles away.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown
and Dogmock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bahktayn thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown
and Dogmock counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Datu Bahktayn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogmock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dogmock wants to clinch up but Bahktayn keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Bahktayn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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.

Dogmock closes the distance and clinches.
Dogmock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dogmock.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bahktayn prevents a body shot from Dogmock.
Dogmock prevents a body shot from Bahktayn.
Bahktayn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dogmock controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogmock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dogmock goes for a takedown attempt but Bahktayn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dogmock fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bahktayn to the ground. Dogmock is now in Bahktayn's guard.
Bahktayn looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn wants to get back to his feet but Dogmock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bahktayn kicks Dogmock off and gets to his feet.
Dogmock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bahktayn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Datu Bahktayn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cattag Dogmock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dogmock pushes Bahktayn up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cattag Dogmock.
I've got Dogmock 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cattag Dogmock!