PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dawson
vs
Mallao

183 cm
26
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
29
245 lbs
9 - 12 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Mallao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
Dawson tries to bum rush Mallao with a series of wild strikes but Mallao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mallao counters with a series of strikes. Dawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mallao doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Jay Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mallao counters with a nice body shot.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mallao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mallao counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Mallao counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mallao counters with a thumping low kick.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Mallao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Mallao counters with a body kick that stops Dawson in his tracks momentarily.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Mallao counters with a body kick that stops Dawson in his tracks momentarily.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mallao throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mallao counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Mallao looks at the referee who does nothing so Mallao lands a crushing right that sends Dawson to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Mallao!