PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Flink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flink comes to the cage accompanied by Crank That. Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Flink
vs
Dawson

195 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
248 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Flink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flink misses with a double jab.

Dawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Dawson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Flink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flink fails to land with a series of punches.
Flink avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson lands strikes from half guard.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Flink's hands, connecting with Flink's forehead.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Flink is breathing heavily.
Flink is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Flink is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Dawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flink is looking for a sweep.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson landing a few strikes.
Flink takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Dawson stands up.

Dawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flink was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flink can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flink wants to improve his position but Dawson is controlling well.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawson passes to side control.
Flink manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Flink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flink.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to control from the top but Flink keeps moving.
Dawson passes Flink's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dawson is working for a kimura but Flink is defending it quite comfortably.
Flink has hold of Dawson's hands but Dawson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Flink is defending well.
Flink is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flink gets full guard.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flink's head.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Flink escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Flink looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson trying to control but Flink is working from the bottom.
Dawson stands up over Flink, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flink is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.

Flink is working an open guard so Dawson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flink moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Magnus Flink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flink looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Dawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dawson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Flink throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flink.

Dawson tries to keep at a distance but Flink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flink is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
Dawson presses Flink against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Dawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dawson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Flink tries to pass.
Flink slips nicely into half guard.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.

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

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Flink throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flink had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.

Flink working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.

Flink looking for a guillotine here but Dawson defends easily.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson distracts Flink with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flink working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Dawson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Flink's hands, connecting with Flink's forehead.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Flink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Flink is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Flink is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flink's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flink throws a right and a left that both miss.

Flink clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Flink missing with knees to the body.

Dawson has Flink pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dawson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flink tumbling to the mat - Dawson dives into Flink's guard.
Dawson lands a couple of digs.

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson landing with the ground and pound.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dawson 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dawson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flink, up you get!
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flink lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flink.
Flink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flink tries to avoid it but Dawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flink to the ground. Flink escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flink wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side

so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flink is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dawson drops back looking for a leg! Flink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flink manages to kick Dawson off! Dawson jumps back into Flink's guard.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudley Dawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson working some strikes from top position.

Flink looking for subs off his back but Dawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Flink's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flink is trying to get back to half guard.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Flink here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flink gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flink is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawson's back!

Flink is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dawson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dawson for a finish.
Dawson turns into Flink and is now in his guard.

Flink pushes a forearm under Dawson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dawson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Flink!