PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thip Top (ranked 3748 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Dawsari (ranked 2966 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Top
vs
Dawsari

175 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

178 cm
26
156 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thip Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Dawsari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawsari tries for a takedown but Top sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Top with a hook.

Top instigates a clinch.
Top lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Top lands with a light punch inside.
Top lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
Top digs a right hand into Dawsari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawsari's gas tank.
Dawsari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawsari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Top pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thip Top has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Dawsari.
Top lands a nice elbow.
Top scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Top.
Top scores with a hook to the body.
Top scores with a shot to the side of Dawsari's head.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawsari backwards.
Top lands an elbow inside that Dawsari shrugs off.
Top content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Top lands an elbow inside that Dawsari shrugs off.
Dawsari is looking for a takedown.
Top scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Top.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawsari up against the cage.
Top lands an elbow inside that Dawsari shrugs off.

It looks like Abdullah Dawsari has been cut.
Nice elbow from Top.
Top lands a shot to the body.
Top leaning his opponent against the cage.
Top digs a right hand underneath Dawsari's ribcage. Dawsari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawsari looks winded!
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawsari tries for a takedown but Top manages to get underhooks.
Top is working Dawsari over against the cage.
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!
Dawsari is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Top to work.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top leaning against his opponent.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Top.
Top lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
Top lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawsari.
Top digs a right hand underneath Dawsari's ribcage. Dawsari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawsari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Top has Dawsari pushed against the cage.
Top lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawsari backwards.
Top gets through Dawsari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Top creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawsari's defenses.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Top just leaning against Dawsari, taking a breather.
Top lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Top slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Top manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawsari can't get the takedown.
Top softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Top softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Top.
Top will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawsari up against the cage.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Top holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thip Top.
Dawsari shoots in but Top avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Top closes the distance and pushes Dawsari back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Top.
Top is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Top pressing his opponent against the cage.
Top holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top slows down the pace here.
Top lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Top pushes Dawsari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Top - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top lands a nice elbow.
Top lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawsari backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thip Top dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Dawsari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Top closes the distance and pushes Dawsari back into the cage.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Top gets underhooks to prevent Dawsari's takedown attempt.
Top stalling in the clinch.
Top lands an elbow just above Dawsari 's eye.
Dawsari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Top fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Top closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Top manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsaris head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawsari's defenses.
Top is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawsari can do to turn this around?
Top lands with a light punch inside.
Top scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Top crunches a lovely knee into Dawsari's ribcage.
Top stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Top stalling the fight.
Dawsari is breathing heavily.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawsari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Top avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thip Top has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Dawsari.
Top is stalling here.
Top manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thip Top.

Top closes the distance and pushes Dawsari back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Top.
A knee to the head by Top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
Top lands a knee to the body.
Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Top is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Top leaning against his opponent.
Dawsari is trying to drag Top to the mat but Top just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Top lands an elbow inside that Dawsari shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top lands a knee to the head.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawsari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Top fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Top moves into range and clinches up with Dawsari.
Dawsari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Top avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Top lands an elbow that stopped Dawsari in his tracks for a moment.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Top.
Dawsari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Top gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Top slows down the pace here.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Top.

Dawsari is rocked!
Good body shot from Top.
Dawsari is still on wobbly legs! Can Top finish him?
Knees to the body from Top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Top - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Top.
Top lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Top lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawsari takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawsari goes for a takedown attempt but Top pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Top closes the distance and clinches.
Top lands a nice uppercut.
Top has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dawsari - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Top, and another! Dawsari is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thip Top!
A very excited looking Thip Top made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.