PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lon Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Church
vs
Dawson

182 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lon Church!
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, Devon Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church connects with a nice looking jab.

Dawson dives in and scores a takedown into Church's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dawson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Church has an active guard here but Dawson has managed to pass into half guard.

Dawson stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Church, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Church throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Church backing up. Church nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lon Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Church looking to score a takedown here. Dawson is defending well but Church drives through and ends up in Dawson's guard.

Dawson pushes a forearm under Church's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Church is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Dawson!