PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradlee Dargue (ranked 4723 p4p, 4752 weight class) and Justin Timmons (ranked 0 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.

Dargue
vs
Timmons

190 cm
25
177
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradlee Dargue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dargue leaves Timmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Timmons tries to keep at a distance but Dargue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dargue jumps guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dargue tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons is trying to force a seperation but Dargue has the dominant position.

Dargue jumps guard and drags Timmons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dargue scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Dargue working for submissions but it's allowed Timmons to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons is pressing down on Dargue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dargue is holding on for now.

Dargue looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dargue actively working from the bottom here.
Dargue wants to improve his position but Timmons is controlling well.
Timmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dargue is looking to improve his position.
Timmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dargue defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timmons wants to take a breather but Dargue is having none of it.
Dargue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmons's back!
Timmons is trapped and Dargue is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Dargue looking to break Timmons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Timmons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dargue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Timmons trying to control the hands but Dargue won't let him.

Timmons showing good submission defense here.

Timmons preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dargue.

Timmons is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dargue gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons covers up after that shot from Dargue.
Timmons is trying to get back to his feet but Dargue has full control of the position and if anything, Timmons has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dargue looking for the choke but no joy.
Dargue is riding his opponent, not letting Timmons buck him off.
Timmons can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dargue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dargue is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Timmons up.
Dargue is trying to control but Timmons is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dargue unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dargue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dargue controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradlee Dargue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dargue scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dargue wants to work for an arm triangle but Timmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dargue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmons can do to turn this around?
Timmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dargue distracts Timmons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dargue lands a couple of elbows.

Dargue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dargue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmons is keeping the position for now.
Dargue sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dargue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dargue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dargue lands a couple of digs.
Dargue looking to sit in guard and control but Timmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dargue looking for a guillotine here but Timmons defends easily.
Dargue trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons looking to sit in guard and control but Dargue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dargue trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dargue pushing down on Timmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dargue is keen to just control but Timmons is a slippery customer.
Dargue trying to pass the guard but Timmons defending well.
Timmons tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dargue manages to move to mount!
Bradlee Dargue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timmons can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dargue lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dargue trying to control but Timmons is having none of it.
Dargue scoring with strikes but Timmons is staying in there.
Timmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Dargue has a good base and remains in mount.
Timmons is breathing heavily.

Dargue is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dargue extends the arm and Timmons is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradlee Dargue!