PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 1662 p4p, 161 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 1572 p4p, 157 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dawson
vs
Power

179 cm
28
159 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

168 cm
26
154 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries to land a front kick but Dawson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Dawson steps away.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.

Power moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Good body shot from Power.
A short right from Dawson.
Power blocks a body shot from Dawson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Power blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power lands a right hand.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
I was talking to Dawson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Dawson trying to control the position but instead, Power has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawson into the cage.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson wants to stall.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power blocking some punches.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Dawson lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with some punches.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Power working aggressively here.
Dawson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Dawson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Roger Dawson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Power blocks a jab.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power connects with a body shot.
Dawson throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Dawson.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Dawson down.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy body kick from Power
and Dawson counters with a left to the body.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Dawson is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Power misses with a hook
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power swinging wildly here.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Dawson cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Power throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power slips a straight right by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Power looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Power throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Dawson.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Dawson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawson digs a good hook to Power's body.
Dawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawson takes one on the button.

Power clinches.
Dawson lands a nice uppercut.
Roger Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Dawson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson scores with a shot to the body.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power walks into a left hand.
Dawson lands with a shot to the body.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Power throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Power darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Power misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dawson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Dawson tries to tie him up.

Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power is looking to chop away at Dawson's legs.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson misses with a hook.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Power.
Dawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Power darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.