PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CB Dollaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Myers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dollaway
vs
Myers

188 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CB Dollaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dollaway looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dollaway thows a huge punch but Myers dodges it nicely.
Dollaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.
Dollaway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollaway seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myers for as long as he can get away with.
Dollaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers trying to hold on to Dollaway's head to control him but Dollaway postures up.
Well, if Dollaway 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.
Myers tries to roll over but Dollaway keeps him under control.
Dollaway stalling.
Dollaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Dollaway seems content to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dollaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Myers's guard now.
Myers looking for a sweep. Not yet Myers, not yet.
Dollaway is working Myers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily.
Dollaway preventing the sweep.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily.

Myers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myers looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway is working Myers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dollaway sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four 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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dollaway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myers avoids it really well and circles away.
Myers misses with a takedown

and Dollaway counters with a shoot takedown. Myers fights it but they end up in guard.
Myers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dollaway stays in close to Myers's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Myers has his takedown stuffed

and Dollaway counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
Dollaway controls the position.
A control attempt from Myers but he's now mounted!
Dollaway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Myers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Myers tries to clinch

and Dollaway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dollaway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dollaway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway preventing the sweep.
Dollaway controls from within his opponent's guard.
CB Dollaway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dollaway fails with the takedown.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dollaway counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dollaway.
Dollaway pushing down on Myers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dollaway scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dollaway with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dollaway prevents Myers from improving his position.
Dollaway sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CB Dollaway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dollaway shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Myers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dollaway is working away from the top position though.
Dollaway thows a huge punch but Myers dodges it nicely.
Dollaway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Myers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dollaway counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Myers's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dollaway sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dollaway controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dollaway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myers's head.
Dollaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dollaway won't allow Myers to sweep him here.
Dollaway's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. CB Dollaway just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Dollaway throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Myers was covering up waiting for the punch and Dollaway finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Myers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dollaway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Myers wants to stand up but Dollaway is controlling him.
Dollaway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dollaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Myers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myers is trying to control the position but Dollaway postures up.
Dollaway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dollaway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
CB Dollaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dollaway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CB Dollaway!