PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyesometimes Blackchicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackchicks has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Eyesometimes Blackchicks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Dallas's chin.

Dallas
vs
Blackchicks

163 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

169 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, David Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eyesometimes Blackchicks!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blackchicks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackchicks.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackchicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blackchicks has a couple of punches blocked by Dallas.
Dallas controlling the action here for a moment.

Dallas manages to pull guard.
Blackchicks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackchicks manages to get himself to full guard.

Blackchicks has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackchicks is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.

Blackchicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Blackchicks keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackchicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackchicks looks to land a strike but Dallas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackchicks is one step ahead there.
Dallas has his hands on Blackchicks's head, controlling the position.
Blackchicks with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackchicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Blackchicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dallas looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

David Dallas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dallas forces Blackchicks back against the cage and clinches.
Dallas tries to throw a body punch but Blackchicks avoids it by throwing Dallas back against the cage.
Dallas being controlled against the cage.

Dallas pulls Blackchicks into guard.

Blackchicks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dallas, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dallas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blackchicks to the ground. Dallas is now in Blackchicks's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blackchicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Blackchicks looking for a guillotine here but Dallas defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Blackchicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackchicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackchicks is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackchicks keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
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!
Blackchicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Dallas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blackchicks tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.

Blackchicks gets tackled into the cage by Dallas. Dallas maintains the clinch.

Dallas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackchicks uses from the top position.
Blackchicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Dallas pulls Blackchicks in close to prevent any damage.
Dallas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Blackchicks tries to pass.
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 David Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Blackchicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dallas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackchicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.

Dallas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blackchicks content to stall in guard here.
Blackchicks wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Blackchicks preventing the sweep.
Blackchicks trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.

Eyesometimes Blackchicks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dallas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackchicks to the mat! Blackchicks manages to get full guard.

Blackchicks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.

Blackchicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackchicks is trying to keep Dallas in close.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackchicks trying to keep a closed guard but Dallas is proving a slippery customer.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackchicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Dallas just wasn't active enough.
Dallas throws a series of punches but Blackchicks moves out of range.
Blackchicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas jabs Blackchicks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dallas lands with a hook. Blackchicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dallas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackchicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Dallas takes one to the side of the head.
Blackchicks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dallas tests Blackchicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dallas lands a jab.
Blackchicks thumps Dallas with a low kick.

Blackchicks moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackchicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackchicks tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackchicks drags the fight down to the ground.
Dallas trying to control but Blackchicks is working from the bottom.
Dallas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Blackchicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dallas passes into side control.
Blackchicks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blackchicks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blackchicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head.
Dallas wants to get back to his feet.

Blackchicks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.

Blackchicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas tries to throw a body punch but Blackchicks avoids it by throwing Dallas back against the cage.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Blackchicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blackchicks.
Blackchicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Blackchicks lands a hook that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Blackchicks lands with a right to the head.

Dallas decides to pull guard.

Dallas is working an open guard so Blackchicks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dallas connects with a high kick.

Blackchicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blackchicks is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackchicks wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eyesometimes Blackchicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blackchicks shoots in but no luck this time.
Dallas throws a lazy body kick

and Blackchicks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dallas!

Blackchicks is standing up, even though he is in mount.
David Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Blackchicks forces Dallas back against the cage and clinches.

Dallas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blackchicks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Dallas missing with strikes.
Blackchicks tries to break free.

Dallas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blackchicks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Blackchicks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dallas.
Blackchicks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dallas's guard. Nice work there by Blackchicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackchicks looking to sit in guard and control but Dallas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blackchicks keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.

Blackchicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackchicks keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackchicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
Eyesometimes Blackchicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackchicks looking to control.

Blackchicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blackchicks has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackchicks looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Dallas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dallas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses
enabling Blackchicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackchicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackchicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.

Blackchicks tries to keep at a distance but Dallas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dallas successfully pulls guard.
Blackchicks throwing strikes but missing.
Blackchicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.

Blackchicks stands up from Dallas's guard - Blackchicks perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas scores with a jab.

Dallas moves into the clinch.
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!
Dallas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackchicks is keeping busy.

Dallas gets control of Blackchicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dallas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blackchicks wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackchicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackchicks looking to sit in guard and control but Dallas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eyesometimes Blackchicks.
I think Blackchicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Dallas!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Dallas thanked BLKOUT Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).