PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. Chuck Liddel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddel
vs
Dawson

185 cm
22
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
34
248 lbs
17 - 40 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Liddel throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson has a takedown stuffed.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.

Liddel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dawson to the mat! Dawson manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Liddel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Liddel trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Liddel is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Liddel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Liddel postures up.
Liddel looking to pass the guard.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.

Chuck Liddel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Liddel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawson looks gassed!
Dawson is staying active underneath Liddel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liddel thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel controlling the pace.
Liddel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson punching from the bottom.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Liddel.

Liddel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liddel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Liddel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel passes the guard and advances to mount!

Liddel working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Liddel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dawson is squirming around, avoiding Liddel's attempts to control the action.
Liddel controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to control the pace but Dawson is squirming around nicely.
Liddel landing shots from mount.
Liddel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel looking to control but Dawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dawson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dawson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Liddel.
Liddel is punishing Dawson with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liddel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Liddel in particular looking to stall.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liddel winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Liddel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dawson to get to his feet.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up with Liddel, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes Liddel against the cage but Liddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddel is defended easily by Dawson.

Liddel gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liddel controls the pace.
Liddel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.

Chuck Liddel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawson shoots in but Liddel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddel throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Dudley Dawson has been cut.
Liddel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

Liddel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Liddel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liddel passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Liddel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Liddel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Liddel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Liddel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to control but Dawson wriggling away.
Liddel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dawson's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Liddel with shots to the head and body - Dawson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Liddel has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Liddel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dudley Dawson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Liddel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liddel showed some decent athleticism there.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liddel not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Liddel.
Liddel trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson won't allow Liddel to pass to mount.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is working hard here to advance position.
Dawson wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy.
Liddel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Liddel wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Liddel wants to pass to mount but Dawson is defending the position.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liddel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawson has hold of Liddel's hands but Liddel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liddel wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.

Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Liddel.
Chuck Liddel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.
Dawson is staying active underneath Liddel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liddel uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel prevents Dawson from getting the reversal.
Liddel with good strikes from the mount here!
Chuck Liddel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liddel landing punches.
Dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Liddel landing strikes from the mount and Dawson is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel with good strikes from the mount here!
Liddel with shots to the head and body - Dawson looks very uncomfortable down there.

Dawson is rocked!
Dawson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Liddel's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!