PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsuo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warrior Asylum by Disturbed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Takeda
vs
Dawn

175 cm
22
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
29
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takeda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dawn wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.

Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawn passes into half guard.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg.

Takeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawn.

Dawn seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawn is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takeda actively working from the bottom here.

Takeda actively working from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Dawn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawn wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it.

Dawn is working for a submission of some sort.

Dawn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawn.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dawn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeda has managed to free his arm - good work.

Takeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawn.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg.
Dawn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.
Dawn wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.
Dawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda is striking but Dawn is not phased and passes to half guard.
Takeda missing with punches from the bottom.
Takeda moves into full guard.
Dawn's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeda is on top in guard.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Dawn is keeping the position.

Dawn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takeda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dawn.
Dawn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda prevents Dawn from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawn is not content to let Takeda control the position.

Dawn looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Dawn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dawn looking to score a takedown here. Takeda is defending well but Dawn drives through and ends up in Takeda's guard.
Dawn wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda wants to hit a switch here but Dawn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takeda there!
Dawn fails to move to back control.
Dawn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Takeda is in real trouble.
Takeda tries to escape but Dawn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Dawn working for the choke.

Dawn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dawn doesn't have the hooks in and Takeda manages to turn into his guard.
Dawn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeda's guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawn is one step ahead there.

Dawn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Takeda working for submissions but it's allowed Dawn to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda works his way to full guard. Good work.

Takeda has his foot on Dawn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawn works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.
Dawn won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.

Dawn stands up from Takeda's guard - Dawn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dawn shoots in and gets a takedown into Takeda's guard.

Dawn has gone for a leg lock! Takeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dawn's guard.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dawn keeps moving.
Dawn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takeda tries to reverse the position but Dawn maintains control.
Dawn controlling from the full mount.
Richard Dawn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda is looking to improve his position but Dawn isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn moves to the back.
A lull in the action here.
Dawn looking to hold on to the position here but Takeda rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dawn with a flurry of punches that miss.

Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawn defends it easily.

Dawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawn trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Takeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Takeda misses with a straight left.

Dawn feints and as Takeda raises his hands in defense, Dawn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawn stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Dawn wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Dawn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Dawn was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dawn shoots in and gets a takedown into Takeda's guard.
Takeda is looking to sweep but instead, Dawn has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawn wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dawn trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takeda regains half guard.

Dawn is working for a submission of some sort.

Dawn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to roll over but Dawn keeps him under control.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking to sweep but instead, Dawn has passed into half guard.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Dawn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawn not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Takeda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Dawn!
Richard Dawn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.