PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marjorie Dawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Masterclass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marjorie Dawes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawes
vs
Masterclass

173 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marjorie Dawes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Masterclass!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterclass lands with a light punch inside.
Masterclass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterclass lands an uppercut.
Masterclass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Marjorie Dawes has been cut.
Masterclass lands with a right to the head.
Dawes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterclass.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterclass obliges.
Dawes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow.
Dawes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masterclass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterclass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Masterclass.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow.
Masterclass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterclass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masterclass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masterclass pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masterclass connects with a knee to the head.
Masterclass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawes 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 Marjorie Dawes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masterclass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masterclass lands an elbow just above Dawes 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterclass landing knees to the body.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Masterclass.
Masterclass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masterclass connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterclass obliges.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside that Dawes shrugs off.
Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside.
Masterclass landing knees to the body.
Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterclass.
Masterclass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.
Masterclass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masterclass to keep the fight standing.
Dawes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masterclass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow.
Dawes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masterclass with a knee to the head.
Masterclass is leaning against Dawes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterclass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawes wants to take the fight to the mat but Masterclass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawes takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Masterclass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterclass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masterclass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dawes has Masterclass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masterclass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Dawes in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawes wants a takedown.
Masterclass lands a knee to the body.
Dawes can't get the takedown.
Masterclass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawes's face.
Dawes tries for a takedown but Masterclass manages to get underhooks.
Masterclass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterclass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dawes.
Masterclass gets underhooks to prevent Dawes's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Masterclass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut.
That's time! Dawes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dawes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Masterclass gets a clinch.
Dawes can't get the takedown.
Masterclass lands a nice knee to the body.
Masterclass scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masterclass.
Masterclass prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marjorie Dawes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterclass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawes wants a takedown but no success here.
Dawes takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawes tries for a takedown but Masterclass manages to get underhooks.
Mason Masterclass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterclass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masterclass scores with a knee to the head.
Masterclass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow.
Masterclass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masterclass lands a body shot.
Masterclass lands an elbow just above Dawes 's eye.
Masterclass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterclass lands an elbow just above Dawes 's eye.
Masterclass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterclass crunches a lovely knee into Dawes's ribcage.
Masterclass lands an elbow that stopped Dawes in his tracks for a moment.
Masterclass landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Masterclass.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterclass obliges.
Masterclass lands an elbow just above Dawes 's eye.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside.
Dawes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masterclass lands a damaging elbow.
Masterclass stops a takedown attempt from Dawes.
Masterclass lands a shoulder strike.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masterclass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawes darts in looking for a takedown but Masterclass gets double underhooks and turns Dawes into the cage.
Mason Masterclass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Masterclass gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Masterclass scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterclass.
Masterclass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.
Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masterclass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Masterclass lands an elbow just above Dawes 's eye.
Dawes tries to pull guard but Masterclass won't allow it.
Masterclass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawes is defending well for now.
Dawes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masterclass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawes shoots in looking for a takedown. Masterclass tries to sprawl out of it but Dawes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masterclass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterclass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterclass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawes.
Dawes attempts a counter takedown but Masterclass avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawes.
Dawes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masterclass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dawes gets a double leg takedown into Masterclass's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawes trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterclass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Masterclass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marjorie Dawes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Masterclass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawes.
Masterclass throws a hook to the side of Dawes's head but Dawes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Masterclass clinches up against the cage.
Masterclass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.
Dawes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marjorie Dawes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masterclass landing knees to the head.

Dawes is rocked!
Masterclass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Dawes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterclass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masterclass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterclass lands a knee to the body.
Dawes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masterclass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawes's defenses.
Masterclass lands a big knee to the head and Dawes goes down! Masterclass pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Masterclass!