PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scotland the Brave . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dawkins
vs
Hilton

189 cm
24
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Dawkins shoots in and bounces Hilton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Dawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hilton some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hilton gets back to half guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is trying to control. Hilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Dawkins throwing shots but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Hilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is defending well.
Hilton wants to get back to full guard.
Hilton won't allow Dawkins to pass to mount.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawkins. Dawkins gets slowly back to his feet.

Dawkins scores with a takedown into Hilton's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hilton wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hilton darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawkins has double underhooks.
Dawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Hilton.
Dawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hilton is trying to break free.

Hilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Dawkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hilton leaves Dawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilton was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Hilton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hilton keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hilton misses with a low kick as Dawkins jumps back.
Hilton misses with a kick to the body.
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hilton looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.

Dawkins darts in and clinches Hilton up against the cage.
Dawkins lands a body shot.

Dawkins decides to pull guard.
Hilton tries to stand but Dawkins is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hilton wants to stand and escape but instead Dawkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Dawkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Hilton sprawls well.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton looks to clinch

and Dawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawkins.
Hilton has had enough of the clinch but Dawkins keeps him there for the moment.

Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins lands an overhand right.
Hilton wants to clinch
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
Hilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hilton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hilton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Hilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilton tries to clinch up but Dawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Hilton wants to clinch.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilton as he jumps to the side.
Hilton throws a solid leg kick but Dawkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hilton.
Hilton darts in trying to clinch
and Dawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hilton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
Hilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hilton tries to break free but Dawkins pushes him back against the cage.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton just leaning against Dawkins, taking a breather.
Dawkins prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Hilton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawkins lands an elbow just above Hilton 's eye.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hilton tries to circle away but Dawkins has him pinned against the cage.
Dawkins prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawkins.

Hilton breaks from the clinch.
Dawkins avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hilton moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Dawkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!

Martin Dawkins wins by unanimous decision!