PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Majak Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley has chosen Cant Be Touched as his entrance music. 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.

Daw
vs
Daley

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 Amsterdam, Majak Daw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Daley !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley missing with a left hand there. Daw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Majak Daw has been cut.

Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from Daw.
Daley presses Daw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daw has Daley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daw is trying to drag Daley to the mat but Daley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majak Daw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley lands a body shot in the clinch.

Daley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Daw clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Daw rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daley looks gassed!
Daw trying to control here.
Daley wants to free his trapped foot but Daw is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley 's back!

Daw looking to break Daley 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Daley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Daw will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Daley trying to control the position but Daw manages to sink in the hooks.

Daw is looking for the choke from the back position but Daley is controlling his hands well.
Daley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Daley prevents Daw from getting a body triangle.

Daw has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Daley is in real trouble here. Daw gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Daley is tapping out! Daw wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Majak Daw!