PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milk Nibbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Cog - Run. Tony Dawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawson
vs
Nibbles

175 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milk Nibbles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibbles.
Nice cross by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Nibbles darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Nibbles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nibbles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson connects with a single shot there.
Dawson punishes Nibbles's body with a nice straight punch.
Nibbles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson scores with a jab.
Tony Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nibbles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nibbles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nibbles somewhat.
Dawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Nibbles is rocked!
Nibbles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tony Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Nibbles shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nibbles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dawson.

Nibbles drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nibbles!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to control but Nibbles wriggling away.
Dawson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Dawson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Dawson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nibbles has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dawson has the hooks in. Nibbles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nibbles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dawson's guard. Nice work there by Nibbles.
Dawson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nibbles is one step ahead there.
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.

Nibbles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nibbles wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Nibbles passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Nibbles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nibbles.
Dawson wants to control but Nibbles is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nibbles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nibbles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawson defending well though.
Nibbles trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.

Dawson kicks off Nibbles and gets to his feet.
Nibbles wants to clinch.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nibbles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Nibbles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibbles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dawson 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.

Nibbles shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Nibbles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibbles tries to clinch up

and Dawson counters by clinching up.
Nibbles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawson prevents it.
Nibbles jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tony Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nibbles backwards.

Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Nibbles's front leg but catches the back leg as Nibbles tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Tony Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nibbles shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Nibbles takes a jab right on the kisser.

Dawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles fails to pull guard.
Nibbles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nibbles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Dawson lands.
Nibbles is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nibbles dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Nibbles's head and hops out.
Dawson punishes Nibbles's body with a nice straight punch.
Nibbles seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nibbles doesn't seem phased though.
Nibbles shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Nibbles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibbles is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Nibbles gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nibbles tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dawson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nibbles buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nibbles!! Nibbles is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dawson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Dawson!
Our winner, Tony Dawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.