PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Dawson (ranked 4822 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moy Tay (ranked 6056 p4p, 0 weight class). Moy Tay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dawson
vs
Tay

153 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 New York, Pierre Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moy Tay!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moy Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Dawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dawson is working Tay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dawson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Dawson scoring with punches and elbows.
Tay seems a little lost for a moment, as Dawson dominates the positioning.
Dawson looks up at the clock and then as Tay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dawson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Dawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dawson cracks Tay with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawson landing a few strikes.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tay seems a little lost for a moment, as Dawson dominates the positioning.
Tay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tay down.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson grinds an elbow into Tay's temple.
Dawson controls the position from side control.
Dawson working the head with strikes.
Dawson 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.
Tay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dawson connects with a decent elbow.

Dawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tay is defending well.

Dawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson cracks Tay with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tay, who protects the arm well.
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Tay's face as Dawson controls the position.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Tay here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawson landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Dawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dawson landing strikes.
Dawson is chipping away with strikes.
Dawson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dawson is chipping away with strikes.

Dawson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Tay tries to sprawl but Dawson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dawson controlling the action here.
Dawson winds up and cracks Tay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Tay's temple.
Dawson working Tay over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Dawson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Dawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Tay's hands, connecting with Tay's forehead.
Dawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawson winds up and cracks Tay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tay taking some punishment here, with Dawson in his half guard.

Dawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Tay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Dawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dawson closes the distance and clinches.

Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson throws a combination. Tay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Dawson feints and as Tay raises his hands in defense, Dawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawson with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tay is breathing heavily.

Dawson gets to his feet. Tay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawson is nestled in close to Tay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tay is just riding it out for now. Dawson eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tay can do to turn this around?
Dawson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tay has hold of Dawson's hands but Dawson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Tay's temple.
Dawson stops Tay from getting back to his feet.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Tay's head.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Tay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson winds up and cracks Tay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson is nestled in close to Tay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawson trying to control the pace.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Dawson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dawson has clasped his hands together around Tay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dawson working the body and head with strikes.
Dawson looks up at the clock and then as Tay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dawson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dawson is working Tay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawson cracks Tay with a big elbow.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson controlling the position.
Dawson scoring with punches and elbows.
Pierre Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tay to see if he's OK.
Dawson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson cracks Tay with a big elbow.

Tay is rocked!
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tay is still in real trouble! Can Dawson finish him?

Dawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Tay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tay seems to have recovered his senses.
Check out the look on Dawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Dawson tries for a kimura but Tay is defending well.
Dawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tay to see if he's OK.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson lands some shots froms side control.
Tay is letting Dawson control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Dawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Dawson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tay to his feet.

Dawson drives through and clinches with Tay against the cage.

Dawson gets control of Tay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dawson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tay throws an elbow that misses. Dawson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tay's guard. Nice move by Dawson!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Tay's brow.
Dawson cracks Tay with a solid left hand.
Dawson stands up over Tay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson works over Tay with some ground and pound from guard.
Dawson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Tay's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with a nice head shot there.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dawson gets to his feet. Tay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tay to the mat! Tay manages to get full guard.
Dawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson landing some decent shots from 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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moy Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson works over Tay with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierre Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25

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