PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheng Ki Won has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ki Won
vs
Rawlings

182 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

190 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch but Ki Won swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ki Won shoots for a takedown but Rawlings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ki Won fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawlings tries to clinch there but Ki Won circles away.
Ki Won shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rawlings pinned against the cage. Rawlings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki Won swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Won tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawlings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ki Won somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings scores with a hook to the body. Ki Won takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ki Won cracks Rawlings with a good jab.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rawlings as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings throws a head kick that misses.

Ki Won darts in and clinches Rawlings up against the cage.
Rawlings lands with a short shot to the head.
Ki Won drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rawlings pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rawlings moves into range and clinches up with Ki Won.
Rawlings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ki Won can't get the takedown.
Ki Won tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rawlings smiles and moves away.
Ki Won fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rawlings avoids it really well and circles away.
Rawlings steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ki Won.

Ki Won closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rawlings to the mat! Rawlings manages to get full guard.
Ki Won has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rawlings pulls Ki Won in close to prevent any damage.
Ki Won missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rawlings has his feet on Ki Won's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rawlings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ki Won circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rawlings clinches up with Ki Won and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown.
Ki Won jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawlings walks away with a smile on his face. Ki Won gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rawlings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rawlings is stalling here.
Ki Won changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rawlings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ki Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ki Won dives in for a single leg takedown but Rawlings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ki Won is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawlings.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rawlings sprawls well. Rawlings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ki Won gets slowly back to his feet.

Rawlings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Rawlings manages to break the clinch.
Rawlings leaves Ki Won with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ki Won paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ki Won swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rawlings. Ki Won shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ki Won.

Rawlings rushes Ki Won and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rawlings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings tries to land a knee to the head but Ki Won blocks with his arms.
Rawlings prevents the takedown attempt.
Ki Won has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rawlings after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rawlings obliges.
Rawlings gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ki Won takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Rawlings manages to break the clinch.
Ki Won takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawlings tries to clinch up but Ki Won circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rawlings moves into the clinch successfully.
Rawlings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Rawlings tries to land a knee to the head but Ki Won blocks with his arms.

Rawlings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ki Won uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki Won throws an elbow that misses. Rawlings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ki Won's guard. Nice move by Rawlings!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rawlings 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.

Ki Won tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rawlings swivels and escapes.
Ki Won dives in and grabs Rawlings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rawlings pushes down on Ki Won's head and hops out.

Ki Won moves into range and clinches up with Rawlings.
Rawlings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rawlings utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Rawlings breaks the clinch.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawlings tries to clinch there but Ki Won circles away.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch but Ki Won swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Ki Won was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rawlings.
Ki Won shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlings tries to sprawl out of it but Ki Won keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rawlings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rawlings at a distance.
Ki Won swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawlings.
A quick step to the side and Ki Won tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Rawlings instigates a clinch.
Rawlings with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ki Won takes a shot to the head.
Rawlings throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rawlings trying to control the position but instead, Ki Won has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rawlings into the cage.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rawlings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rawlings gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ki Won distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings is trying to keep Ki Won in close.
Rawlings pulls Ki Won in close to his closed guard and prevents Ki Won from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ki Won stops Rawlings from standing up.
Our spies down at at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES inform us that Rawlings has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ki Won lands a couple of elbows.
Ki Won trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawlings wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Won throws a big elbow that misses.
Ki Won chips away with some ground and pound.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rawlings passes into half guard.

Ki Won looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won is looking for a sweep. Rawlings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ki Won looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawlings is taking a breather. Ki Won says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Ki Won looking for submissions off his back.
Rawlings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ki Won tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rawlings has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ki Won sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rawlings misses with a combination
and Ki Won counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ki Won darts in looking for a takedown but Rawlings gets double underhooks and turns Ki Won into the cage.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch but Ki Won swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ki Won on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ki Won keeps the fight on the outside.
Rawlings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ki Won.
Rawlings tries to clinch up but Ki Won circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Ki Won wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Rawlings closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown.
Ki Won wants a takedown.
Rawlings scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Cheng Ki Won has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki Won doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body.
Rawlings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawlings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cheng Ki Won's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ki Won on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ki Won swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawlings.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ki Won.
Ki Won working away.
Rawlings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ki Won's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Ki Won is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rawlings is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rawlings to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ki Won throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rawlings pulls Ki Won in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ki Won is looking to wear down Rawlings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rawlings tries to clinch up but Ki Won circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki Won fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Rawlings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawlings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlings. That's going to slow Ki Won down.
Rawlings moves in looking to clinch but Ki Won pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ki Won shoots for a takedown but Rawlings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rawlings scores with a push kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rawlings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ki Won is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rawlings to the mat. Rawlings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Won is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki Won is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ki Won is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
Ki Won keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ki Won escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ki Won lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ki Won with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawlings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ki Won manages to get himself to full guard.

Ki Won working for a triangle but Rawlings defends it easily.
Rawlings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dave Rawlings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ki Won 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rawlings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ki Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ki Won darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rawlings has one foot on Ki Won's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rawlings gets a clinch.
Cheng Ki Won has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ki Won goes for a takedown attempt but Rawlings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rawlings closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheng Ki Won.
I think Rawlings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rawlings!