PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes into the arena with Mobb Deep - survival of the fittest blaring out of the sound system. Durden has chosen ANIT NO REST FOR THE WICKED as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dawkins
vs
Durden

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dawkins as Durden shoots in.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.

It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
Durden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawkins tries to avoid it but Durden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawkins to the ground. Dawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawkins throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.

Dawkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dawkins can't escape the position.
Durden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Durden working for a guillotine from mount but Dawkins is in no mood to give up.
Dawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dawkins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durden on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to lock up and control but Durden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Durden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Durden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dawkins is now in Durden's guard. A big mistake from Durden there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawkins distracts Durden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Durden is tightening it up a little... Dawkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dawkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dawkins taps out! nice BJJ there by Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Durden!