PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marjorie Dawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Boy Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dawes
vs
Boy Rick

173 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marjorie Dawes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Boy Rick!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawes defending well as Rick loads up on a big left hand.
Rick misses with an uppercut. Dawes saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rick. Dawes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Big Boy Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rick connects with a right hand. Dawes shakes it off.

It looks like Marjorie Dawes has been cut.
Dawes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rick finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawes's head.
Rick throws a poor cross that misses

and Dawes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dawes slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.
Dawes slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.

Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dawes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Dawes is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Dawes 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawes scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dawes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rick trying to hold on to Dawes's head to control him but Dawes postures up.
Dawes trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Well, if Dawes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dawes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Dawes is controlling the pace.
Dawes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Dawes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dawes is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Dawes is trying to work for a kimura but Rick is defending well.
Dawes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawes is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Dawes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.

Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawes pulls his head out easily.
Dawes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawes is trying to control. Rick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawes working the head and body with strikes.
Rick wants to control but Dawes is keeping busy.

Dawes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawes is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawes lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rick is trying to maintain the position but Dawes is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawes trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
Rick tries to roll over but Dawes keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marjorie Dawes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dawes has his takedown stuffed
and Rick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawes with a poor takedown
and Rick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rick misses with a left hand

and Dawes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dawes trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Dawes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick has hold of Dawes's hands but Dawes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rick looking for submissions off his back.
Dawes is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Rick has a hand on Dawes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dawes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dawes is thwarting Rick's attempts to control the position.
Dawes is trying to control the action in half guard but Rick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawes slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.
Rick wants to improve his position but Dawes is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawes lands a nice short elbow.
Dawes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rick trying to control but Dawes postures up.
Dawes slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.
Dawes is trying to control. Rick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawes.
Dawes working the head and body with strikes.

Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawes.
Dawes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawes lands strikes from half guard.
Dawes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawes is working away from the top position though.

Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Dawes is trying to control. Rick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dawes is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawes working the head and body with strikes.

Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawes pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawes pulls his head out easily.
Marjorie Dawes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dawes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Dawes.

Dawes seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Dawes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rick is in trouble now - Dawes has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawes content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marjorie Dawes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rick with a hook.
Rick with a jab.
Rick connects with a body shot that sends Dawes's belly button to the back.
Rick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawes walks into a stiff left hand from Rick.
Dawes walks into a jab.
Rick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rick wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Boy Rick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rick jabs at Dawes's body.
Rick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rick as Dawes shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rick works Dawes's body with a nice hook.
Rick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawes doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawes walks into a stiff left hand from Rick.
Rick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawes's hands.
Rick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawes doesn't seem bothered though.
Rick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Rick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dawes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marjorie Dawes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rick scores with a body shot.
Rick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawes on the side of the head.
Dawes tries for a takedown but Rick circles away easily
and Rick counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rick as he connects with a hook.

Dawes is rocked!
Rick cracks Dawes with a good jab.
Oh Dawes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Rick lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dawes. Dawes tries to recover but Rick is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dawes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boy Rick!