PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Maranz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deandre Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Maranz
vs
Dawson

185 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Maranz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deandre Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maranz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.

Dawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dawson passes into side control, despite Maranz's attempt to control the position.
Dawson wants to control but Maranz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maranz stops Dawson from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson working away.
Maranz is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Dawson in side control, throwing shots but Maranz defends.
Maranz is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Dawson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maranz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maranz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maranz trying to control from the bottom.

Dawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maranz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawson.
Maranz is trying to control but Dawson manages to pass to mount!
Dawson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maranz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dawson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
Dawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dawson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maranz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maranz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maranz stays in close to Dawson's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maranz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maranz trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson looking to control but Maranz passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deandre Dawson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maranz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Maranz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maranz sprawls well initially but Dawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Maranz kicks off Dawson and gets to his feet.

Dawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maranz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson is looking to stand up but Maranz won't let him.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maranz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maranz controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Dawson stopping the sweep attempt from Maranz.
Maranz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maranz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson passes Maranz's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Dawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maranz is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Dawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maranz fails to land the takedown.
Maranz goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.

Dawson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Maranz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson works to advance to full mount. Maranz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Dawson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maranz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maranz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deandre Dawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawson is looking to advance position but Maranz won't allow it.
Dawson moves into full mount! Maranz won't be happy about that!
Dawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson lands a couple of good shots and Maranz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deandre Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maranz was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson is looking to advance position but Maranz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maranz controlling the pace for now.
Dawson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Maranz pushes Dawson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Maranz sees coming a mile off.
Maranz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maranz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maranz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dawson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maranz is positioning himself well to prevent Dawson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maranz wants to get back to full guard but Dawson has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dawson controlling his opponent.
Maranz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dawson has hold of Maranz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maranz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maranz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dawson has control of Maranz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maranz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maranz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson working Maranz over with strikes here.
Brendan Maranz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deandre Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deandre Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deandre Dawson!