PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Dawkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dawkins
vs
Gable

183 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Gable!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Dawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawkins lands a head kick. Gable smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dawkins misses with a takedown

and Gable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawkins won't be happy with that.

Gable is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawkins has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gable is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gable looks gassed!
Dawkins throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins regains half guard.

Dawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Dawkins gets back to full guard.

Dawkins working for a triangle but Gable defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gable has gone for a leg lock! Dawkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gable's guard.
Dawkins trying to control but Gable is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is really struggling to control Gable but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gable looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
Dawkins is pushing down on Gable's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gable is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dawkins trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.

Gable looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins prevents Gable from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gable counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dawkins!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gable swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dawkins is now in Gable's guard. A big mistake from Gable there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gable is proving hard to escape from.
Dawkins passes Gable's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Gable is working from the bottom.

Dawkins decides to stand up.
Dawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Dawkins shoots for a takedown but Gable saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawkins looks for a takedown but Gable sprawls well.
No luck for Dawkins with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paul Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawkins trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dawkins prevents Gable from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taylor Gable will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dawkins misses with a takedown

and Gable counters with a single leg into guard. Dawkins didn't expect that.
Dawkins controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Gable passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gable is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Dawkins is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Dawkins has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
Dawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins working a defensive guard here.

Gable drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawkins!
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gable some visible discomfort.
Gable is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Dawkins wants to take a breather but Gable is having none of it.
Gable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins prevents Gable from improving his position.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing shots but Gable is blocking nicely.

Gable looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawkins wants to take a breather but Gable is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gable as he avoids it easily.
Dawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Gable sprawls well. He's pushed Dawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gable takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawkins connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawkins scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawkins counters with a big head kick but Gable shrugs it off.
Dawkins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Dawkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gable looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gable circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Dawkins prevents Gable from improving position.
Gable is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gable working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
Taylor Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawkins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Dawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dawkins manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gable's back!
Gable tries to roll but Dawkins sticks to his back.
Dawkins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gable to escape the position.
Dawkins has the hooks in. Gable is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gable is keeping busy.

Dawkins working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gable is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dawkins has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gable taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Dawkins!