PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1385 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Dean Gaines (ranked 181 p4p, 132 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dawson
vs
Gaines

188 cm
31
190
9 - 7 - 0

182 cm
25
194
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaines jabs Dawson right on the nose. Dawson blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Gaines throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaines connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Gaines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines lands a slapping body shot.
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Gaines throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaines looks to land a combination. Dawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaines bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaines misses with a left hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Dean Gaines has been cut.
Gaines throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Gaines finds it's target.
Gaines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Gaines.
Gaines tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Gaines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Gaines.
Gaines uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines lands with a cross.
Gaines has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gaines throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaines thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Gaines takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Gaines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaines thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
A cross from Gaines lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Gaines.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson defending well as Gaines loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaines lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaines throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Gaines avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Gaines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaines.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines misses with a body punch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Gaines controls the action.

Dawson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaines uses from the top position.
Gaines controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gaines gets to his feet - Dawson follows without any prompting.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaines slips under a jab.
It seemed like Gaines was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Gaines has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaines.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Dawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Gaines lands a shoulder strike.
Gaines stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaines is working Dawson over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaines.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
A body shot lands from Gaines.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaines scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Gaines makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gaines working aggressively here.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Gaines pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaines creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Gaines tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Gaines misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaines backwards.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaines working aggressively here.
Gaines lands a nice uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gaines lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Gaines.
Gaines lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gaines.
Gaines lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaines tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Gaines back against the cage.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaines just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaines lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Gaines won't allow it.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gaines fails to land.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaines to keep the fight standing.
Dawson jumps guard but Gaines stands there with Dawson around his waist. Dawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Gaines. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaines.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaines thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Gaines lands a left and a right that send Dawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaines thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dawson is rocked!

Jack Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Gaines misses with a straight left.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gaines! Dawson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Gaines!
Dean Gaines seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.