PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 4710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Dawsari (ranked 4712 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Temirov
vs
Dawsari

182 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Dawsari!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov misses with a takedown attempt - Dawsari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dawsari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Temirov is trying to keep Dawsari in close.
Temirov trying to strike off his back.
Temirov controls Dawsari momentarily but Dawsari frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawsari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov trying to keep a closed guard but Dawsari is proving a slippery customer.
Temirov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov working a defensive guard here.

Dawsari has gone for a leg lock! Temirov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dawsari's guard.

Temirov throws a big elbow that misses.
Temirov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawsari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temirov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temirov wants to control from the top but Dawsari keeps moving.
Temirov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawsari's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is looking to advance position but Dawsari won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawsari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawsari trying to control from the bottom.

Temirov is looking for a kimura but Dawsari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Temirov to get the leverage.
Temirov trying to control from half guard but Dawsari is working away.
Dawsari is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temirov shoots in but Dawsari avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dawsari as Temirov shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Dawsari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dawsari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dawsari showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawsari working the head and body with strikes.
Temirov is trying to control but can't.
Dawsari not doing much here.
Temirov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawsari.
Dawsari trying to mount his opponent but Temirov defends it.

Dawsari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Temirov sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dawsari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dawsari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dawsari working Temirov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawsari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Dawsari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dawsari stuffs the takedown attempt from Temirov. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawsari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawsari circles away.
Dawsari throws a series of punches but Temirov avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Temirov.
Temirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dawsari as Temirov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dawsari rushes Temirov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawsari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Temirov walks away with a smile on his face. Dawsari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dawsari fails in his attempt to clinch.

Temirov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dawsari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dawsari wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawsari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawsari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Temirov 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.
Temirov has a closed guard, preventing Dawsari from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Temirov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawsari defends it easily.
Temirov is trying to control the position but Dawsari postures up.
Abdullah Dawsari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawsari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Temirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawsari tries to avoid it but Temirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawsari to the ground. Dawsari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawsari is looking to land body kicks.

Temirov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dawsari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dawsari postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawsari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawsari cracks Temirov with a solid left hand.
Dawsari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dawsari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temirov's head.

Dawsari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dawsari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Temirov's guard.
Dawsari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temirov shoots in but Dawsari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temirov tries to clinch up but Dawsari circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawsari misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dawsari drives through with a takedown into Temirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawsari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawsari 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Dawsari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Temirov tries to clinch there but Dawsari circles away.
Dawsari throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.

Temirov gets caught napping as Dawsari dives in and scores a takedown. Temirov manages to retain guard.
Dawsari content to stall in guard here.
Dawsari wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawsari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temirov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawsari manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov won't allow Dawsari to sweep him here.
Dawsari looking to control.
Dawsari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dawsari controlling Temirov's posture.
Dawsari has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Temirov has passed into side control.
Temirov tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temirov working away.

Temirov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Temirov tries to clinch but Dawsari moves away

and Dawsari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawsari.
Temirov is trying to control the position but Dawsari postures up.
Temirov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Temirov wants to stand but Dawsari is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Temirov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawsari is aware though and is defending well.
Dawsari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawsari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Temirov looking for a guillotine here but Dawsari defends easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dawsari controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawsari misses with a leg kick.

Dawsari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temirov's half guard.
Temirov won't allow Dawsari to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Dawsari there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawsari slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawsari wants to pass the guard but Temirov is defending well.
Dawsari slips a nice elbow through Temirov's hands, connecting with Temirov's forehead.
Temirov tries to get to full guard but Dawsari has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Dawsari there.
Ruslan Temirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Dawsari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawsari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Dawsari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawsari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Dawsari!