PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Alford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Road Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawg has chosen I Luv This Shit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Road Dawg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alford
vs
Dawg

204 cm
21
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Alford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Road Dawg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg throws a series of punches but Alford moves out of range.
Dawg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alford.

Alford drives through with a takedown into Dawg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alford postures up in Dawg's guard and throws a big left but Dawg blocks it.
Alford throwing strikes from guard but Dawg blocks nicely.
Dawg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawg wants to stand and escape but Alford is having none of it.
Dawg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawg is looking to stand back up but Alford counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dawg.
Dawg wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alford.
Nice strikes from Alford there.
Alford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawg is trying to stand.
Dawg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alford.

Alford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alford is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Alford is looking for a kimura but Dawg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alford to get the leverage.
Alford prevents Dawg from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Alford there.
Dawg pushes Alford off looking to stand but Alford dives back in and keeps control.
Dawg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alford manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawg is in a horrible position here. Alford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Road Dawg has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dawg looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alford is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alford won't let Dawg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alford lands a nice shot to the head.
Alford unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Alford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Road Dawg's cut.
That's time! Alford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawg's waist but Dawg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alford off to one side.

Dawg drives through and clinches with Alford against the cage.

Dawg manages to break the clinch.
Alford walks into a jab.

Dawg gets a clinch.

Dawg manages to break the clinch.

Alford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dawg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alford is looking for a kimura but Dawg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alford to get the leverage.
Alford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Alford there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alford seems to be working for a kimura but Dawg defends the submission attempt.
Alford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawg pushes Alford off looking to stand but Alford dives back in and keeps control.
Dawg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alford.
Dawg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Alford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford thows a huge punch but Dawg dodges it nicely.
Alford throwing shots but Dawg is blocking nicely.
Alford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alford.

Alford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawg has managed to free his arm - good work.

Alford seems to be working for a kimura but Dawg defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alford throwing shots but Dawg is blocking nicely.
Alford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawg pushes Alford off looking to stand but Alford dives back in and keeps control.

Alford postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dawg to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawg lands a glancing blow to the side of Alford's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawg throws a sloppy head kick and Alford moves out of range easily.
Felix Alford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dawg drops Alford with a beautiful combination! Alford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dawg is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Road Dawg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Road Dawg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dawg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Alford is rocked!

It looks like Felix Alford has been cut.
Dawg looks to land a combination but Alford avoids it well.
Oh Alford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawg feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Alford collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Road Dawg!
A very excited looking Road Dawg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.