PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson Jr (ranked 23979 p4p, 478 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 23956 p4p, 495 weight class). George Backman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dawson Jr
vs
Backman

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
145 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Dawson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack Dawson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman tries to bum rush Dawson Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dawson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Dawson Jr backpedaling.
Backman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dawson Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson Jr misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a three punch combo that has Dawson Jr backing up. Dawson Jr nods at Backman to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman works Dawson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson Jr, right into the meat.
Dawson Jr tries to land a body kick
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dawson Jr misses the jab.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr cracks Backman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Backman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
Dawson Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Backman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson Jr missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Backman misses.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman scores with a nice strike.
Dawson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawson Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Dawson Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
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!
Backman lands a two punch combo.
Backman cracks a nice hook into Dawson Jr's ribs.
Dawson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson Jr backs up against the cage.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson Jr throws out the jab.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman punishes Dawson Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Backman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dawson Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dawson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson Jr throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman scores with a one two! Dawson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Backman stuns Dawson Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Backman works over Dawson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson Jr misses with a body shot
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Backman coming out on top.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson Jr back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Backman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack Dawson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson Jr.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman throws a one two combo.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Dawson Jr.
A head kick by Dawson Jr misses
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson Jr at a distance.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Dawson Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson Jr misses with a combination
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Dawson Jr coming out on top.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dawson Jr is rocked!
Dawson Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Dawson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawson Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backman rushes Dawson Jr and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dawson Jr is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Backman piles on the pressure and Dawson Jr crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!