PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raj Chetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Raj Chetty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raj Chetty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chetty
vs
Dallas

175 cm
22
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

ZSTAR

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raj Chetty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.

Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dallas tries for a kimura but Chetty is defending well.

Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chetty wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetty tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position.

Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chetty is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.

Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dallas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chetty, who protects the arm well.
Dallas looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chetty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dallas advances to full mount.
Dallas wants to take Chetty's back but he can't do it this time.
Dallas prevents Chetty from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetty is working hard here to advance position.
Chetty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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

Dallas has control of Chetty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chetty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chetty trying desperately to get to his feet.

Dallas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chetty has worked his arm free - good work by Chetty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chetty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chetty wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chetty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dallas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Dallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chetty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chetty lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Dallas.
Chetty with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dallas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chetty's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is breathing heavily.

Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Chetty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chetty manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Chetty's guard.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Chetty is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chetty.
Donald Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dallas misses with a two punch combination.
Chetty with a poor takedown

and Dallas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dallas.
Chetty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dallas on the ground.
Dallas passes Chetty's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dallas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chetty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dallas.
Chetty pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control.

Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Chetty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetty is looking to escape.

Dallas is looking for a kimura but Chetty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dallas to get the leverage.

Dallas is looking for a kimura but Chetty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dallas to get the leverage.
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Chetty is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chetty thuds a left hand into Dallas's body.
Chetty scores with a hook.

Dallas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chetty sprawls well initially but Dallas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is pressing down on Chetty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chetty is holding on for now.

Dallas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chetty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dallas.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Chetty is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nice shot by Chetty.
Chetty throws out a powerful jab.

Dallas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Chetty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chetty manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Chetty's guard.
Chetty is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chetty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dallas is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chetty is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas passes into half guard.
Dallas stops Chetty from getting back to his feet.

Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.

Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Chetty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Chetty won't allow it.
Chetty wants to control but Dallas passes into side.

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.

Dallas tries for a kimura but Chetty is defending well.
Chetty is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chetty wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.

Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetty prevents Dallas from moving into mount.
Chetty is looking for a sweep.

Dallas tries for a kimura but Chetty is defending well.
Dallas working away.

Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chetty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four 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.

Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chetty has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dallas tries for a kimura but Chetty is defending well.
Dallas tries to move to full mount but Chetty actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Dallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dallas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Dallas!