PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dyson (ranked 4773 p4p, 6632 weight class) and Randy Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Dyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Knight's chin.

Dyson
vs
Knight

180 cm
25
170
3 - 6 - 0

175 cm
25
170
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Knight!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyson connects with a high kick.
Dyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyson throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight unleashes a big counter combination but Dyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Knight darts in and clinches Dyson up against the cage.

Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyson tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dyson misses with a combination

and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dyson's efforts to push away.

Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Dyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dyson.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Mike Dyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Knight.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Dyson lands a head kick. Knight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dyson throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight dives in and grabs Dyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyson pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Dyson moves his leg out of the way.
Dyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dyson throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Knight clinches up against the cage.

Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Dyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Dyson. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Dyson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight wants a takedown.
Knight looks winded!
Knight is struggling to control the position.
Dyson is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight has Dyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dyson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dyson is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Dyson manages to get underhooks.
Dyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dyson blocks an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dyson smiles and moves away.
Dyson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Dyson dominated that round.
That's time! Dyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dyson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Knight counters by clinching up.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Dyson.

Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Dyson is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight prevents Dyson from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight has Dyson pressed against the cage, preventing Dyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Dyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.

Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dyson uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dyson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight avoids the head kick by Dyson.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.

Knight has managed to clinch.
Dyson tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Dyson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Dyson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mike Dyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Knight.
Dyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight keeps control of Dyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Knight prevents Dyson from breaking the clinch.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knight has Dyson pressed against the cage.
Knight has Dyson pressed against the cage, preventing Dyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dyson is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Dyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Dyson stops a takedown attempt from Knight.

Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dyson pinned against the cage. Dyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Dyson.
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dyson. Dyson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Dyson avoids it.
As Knight looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Dyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Randy Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Dyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dyson as he jumps to the side.
Dyson tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight stops Dyson from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Dyson gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
Dyson is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Knight decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson won't allow Knight to sweep him here.

Dyson gets to his feet - Knight follows without any prompting.
Dyson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knight if he has to take too many more of those.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Dyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Knight.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson misses with a two punch combination.
Dyson scores with a head kick.

Knight clinches up against the cage.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Dyson is trying to break free.
Dyson tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.

Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight is controlling Dyson's posture.

Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dyson.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyson as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Dyson does no damage.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dyson.
Knight tries for a takedown but Dyson circles away easily
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Dyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to counter with a clinch but Dyson shakes him off and moves away.
Dyson scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dyson misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Dyson.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Dyson tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Dyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight is working for takedown but Dyson is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Dyson!