PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domynyk Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fakename (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dawson
vs
Fakename

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domynyk Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Fakename!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fakename rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Fakename prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fakename won't allow it.
Fakename is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakename.
Fakename managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Fakename slows down the pace here.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fakename avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fakename has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fakename misses with a knee strike.

Dawson breaks from the clinch.

Dawson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawson lands in his opponent's guard.
Fakename is trying to keep Dawson in close.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fakename's head.
Fakename looking to control.
Fakename working a defensive guard but Dawson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakename is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fakename is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but Fakename defending well.
Fakename is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fakename clinches up against the cage.
Fakename avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakename managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Fakename wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Fakename jumps guard.

Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fakename throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fakename is striking but Dawson is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fakename is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fakename is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fakename is working for a submission of some sort.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Fakename has control of the leg.
Fakename with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dawson tries to roll over but Fakename keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson is breathing heavily.

Dawson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fakename is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fakename wants to clinch.

Fakename darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Dawson has clasped his hands together around Fakename's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakename takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fakename tries to buck Dawson off but Dawson is having none of it.

Dawson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawson advances to mount.
Fakename wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Fakename defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dawson's arms.

Dawson is looking for the choke from the back position but Fakename is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dawson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fakename is defending well though. Dawson let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fakename defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domynyk Dawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fakename shoots and misses
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Dawson misses.
Fakename shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Fakename's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Fakename misses with a takedown

and Dawson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fakename!
Domynyk Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Fakename.
Fakename is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dawson moves to take his opponent's back.

Dawson is persistently looking for the submission but Fakename is defending it well.
Domynyk Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakename rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dawson passes the guard and advances to mount!

Dawson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakename is controlling an arm, preventing Dawson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Dawson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fakename is surviving well by controlling Dawson's body position as best he can.
Fakename sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fakename wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.

Dawson is working for a kimura but Fakename is defending it quite comfortably.
Fakename manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakename 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.

Fakename has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fakename swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson being controlled here momentarily.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakename wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dawson throws a low kick but Fakename avoids it.
Fakename tries a head kick but it misses.

Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
Fakename holding on.
A control attempt from Fakename but he's now mounted!
Fakename throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dawson. What's that going to do exactly?

Fakename defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dawson.
Fakename wants to control but Dawson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dawson working for a guillotine from mount but Fakename is in no mood to give up.

Dawson wants to finish this one by submission but Fakename is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dawson.
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson prevents Fakename from getting the reversal.
Dawson lands with some strikes.

Dawson working for a guillotine from mount but Fakename is in no mood to give up.

Dawson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakename can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domynyk Dawson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Fakename.
Domynyk Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fakename tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Fakename shoots in.
Fakename tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson tries to clinch but Fakename moves away
and Fakename counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fakename swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawson.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.

Fakename pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fakename looking for a takedown.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fakename won't allow it.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Fakename has him pressed against the cage.
Fakename keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Fakename - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fakename.
Fakename tries for a takedown. No joy.
Domynyk Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Fakename.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Fakename.
Fakename avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Fakename has double underhooks.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Fakename has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fakename tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawson smiles and moves away.

Fakename instigates a clinch.
Fakename tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fakename drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Fakename - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fakename has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fakename as the two fighters clinch.

Fakename has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
Fakename trying to keep a closed guard but Dawson is proving a slippery customer.
Dawson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakename working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.

Dawson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fakename looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fakename looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fakename!
Fakename scores with punches from side control.
Dawson regains half guard.

Dawson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fakename pulls his head out easily.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Fakename has control of the leg.
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.

Fakename decides to stand up.
Dawson misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakename tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Fakename is avoiding it.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Fakename doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dawson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawson.

Fakename looking for a guillotine here but Dawson defends easily.
Dawson forces his way into half guard.
Fakename trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakename wants to improve his position but Dawson is controlling well.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fakename wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Fakename is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dawson is staying active.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fakename.

Fakename has managed to clinch.
Fakename pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dawson scores with a knee to the head.
Fakename is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawson gets an underhook and turns Fakename into the cage.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fakename blocks it with crossed arms.

Fakename breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Fakename has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fakename. That one must have hurt.
Fakename closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Fakename.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domynyk Dawson!