PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AbdulAziz Dunaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Townsend
vs
Dunaev

201 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

201 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AbdulAziz Dunaev !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunaev is looking to land body kicks.
Townsend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dunaev scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Malcolm Townsend has been cut.
Dunaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Townsend looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Dunaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsend to the ground. Dunaev is now in Townsend's guard.

Townsend manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Dunaev .
Townsend tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunaev avoided it.
Townsend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dunaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dunaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Townsend to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Townsend gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dunaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AbdulAziz Dunaev .
Townsend tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunaev has had enough of the clinch but Townsend keeps him there for the moment.
Dunaev is trying to push Townsend away but Townsend has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dunaev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Townsend bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunaev 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Townsend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend trying to control but Dunaev is working from the bottom.
Townsend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dunaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Townsend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Townsend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Townsend with a flurry of punches that miss.
Townsend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Townsend has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunaev pulls Townsend in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend trying to control but Dunaev is working from the bottom.
Townsend postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dunaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Townsend counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dunaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Townsend defends well and Dunaev ends up having to push Townsend into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunaev .
Dunaev misses with a head kick.
Dunaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dunaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsend avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunaev looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend lands a nice hook to Dunaev 's body. Dunaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Dunaev . No joy for Townsend on that attempt.

Dunaev moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Townsend.
Townsend prevents Dunaev from breaking the clinch.
Dunaev just leaning against Townsend, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malcolm Townsend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Townsend's cut.
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.

Dunaev feints and as Townsend raises his hands in defense, Dunaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Townsend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dunaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dunaev stalling against the cage.
Dunaev tries to circle away but Townsend has him pinned against the cage.
Dunaev looking to throw knees to the head but Townsend is blocking nicely.
Dunaev looking to throw knees to the head but Townsend is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Dunaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Dunaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Townsend sneaks out the side door and pushes Dunaev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend tries for a takedown but Dunaev circles away easily
and Dunaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunaev shoots in and drives through. Townsend sprawls well.
Dunaev shoots in for a double leg but Townsend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Townsend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malcolm Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AbdulAziz Dunaev .
Dunaev is breathing heavily.
Dunaev wants to clinch but Townsend slips to the side
and Townsend counters with a straight right hand.
Dunaev looks for the body kick but Townsend saw that one coming.
Townsend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dunaev thows a leg kick but Townsend checks it
and Townsend counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dunaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Townsend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Townsend appears to be looking for a big counter.

Dunaev dives in and scores a takedown into Townsend's guard.

Townsend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dunaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunaev tries to circle away but Townsend has him pinned against the cage.
Townsend is pressed up against the cage. Dunaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Townsend down to the mat. Townsend avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dunaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Townsend feinted with a counter takedown.

Townsend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Townsend stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dunaev to get to his feet.
Malcolm Townsend is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Dunaev . No joy for Townsend on that attempt.
AbdulAziz Dunaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunaev wants to counter the offense by Townsend and move into the clinch position.
Dunaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Townsend.

Dunaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Townsend explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev with a poor takedown
and Townsend counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunaev tries for a takedown but Townsend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Townsend fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunaev sprawls well initially but Townsend persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Townsend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Townsend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Townsend dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Townsend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcolm Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dunaev .
Townsend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Dunaev gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Townsend.
Dunaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Townsend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaev goes for a takedown attempt but Townsend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dunaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Townsend counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dunaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunaev clinches up against the cage.
Townsend lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Townsend misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunaev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Townsend scores a nice knee to the body.
Dunaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Dunaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malcolm Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AbdulAziz Dunaev .
Dunaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Townsend thinks about countering with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Townsend, which made it look bad.
As Dunaev backs away, Townsend returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dunaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunaev has his takedown stuffed
and Townsend counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Townsend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunaev somewhat.
Townsend tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunaev avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Townsend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunaev sprawls and moves away.
Dunaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Townsend counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dunaev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dunaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Townsend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Townsend throws a quick counter head kick but Dunaev was just out of range.
Townsend tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunaev swivels and escapes.
Dunaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Townsend but Townsend pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Dunaev looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Dunaev just gets out of the way.
Dunaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Townsend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunaev .

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Townsend gets a takedown into half guard.

Dunaev with the active half guard here but Townsend passes nicely into side control.
Townsend postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunaev is trying to escape the position but Townsend is controlling the position.
AbdulAziz Dunaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcolm Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Townsend is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Townsend!