PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quiron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Dinde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Dinde

180 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quiron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sky Dinde!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James missing with a left hand there. Dinde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with an uppercut. Dinde saw that one coming.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a double leg but Dinde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinde fails to land with a series of punches.
Dinde fails in his attempt to clinch.

James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dinde is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinde is letting James control him for a moment.
Dinde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dinde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinde seems a little lost for a moment, as James dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinde is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.

James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dinde is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
James controlling from side mount.

James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinde manages to get back to half guard.
Dinde trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Dinde moves into full guard.
James postures up in Dinde's guard and throws a big left but Dinde blocks it.
Dinde trying to control the position.
James wants to pass the guard but Dinde is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Dinde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dinde tries to strike from the bottom.
James won't allow Dinde to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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.
Dinde prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands a body punch.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dinde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dinde misses with a punch on the inside.

James is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dinde can't fight it off and eventually James manages to take the fight to the floor. Dinde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

James gets to his feet - Dinde follows without any prompting.
James is breathing heavily.
Dinde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinde gets slowly back to his feet.
Dinde throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.

James closes the distance and pushes Dinde back into the cage.

Dinde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quiron James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Dinde as James shoots in.
Dinde moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Dinde instigates a clinch.
Dinde has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinde pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinde tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Dinde fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinde.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinde as he jumps to the side.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinde finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinde as he jumps to the side.
Dinde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James avoids the head kick by Dinde.
Dinde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinde.
James tries for a takedown but Dinde circles away easily
and Dinde counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinde tries for a takedown but James circles away easily

and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinde!
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dinde wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
Dinde can't escape the position.
Dinde blocking the ground and pound.
Dinde tries to hold on but James postures up.
James content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James controlling his opponent.
James misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dinde taking shots to the head.
James throwing strikes here but Dinde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quiron James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dinde closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.

James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dinde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dinde to his feet.
James misses with a takedown

and Dinde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dinde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinde trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinde is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Dinde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dinde wants to stand up but James has a hold of him and won't allow it.
James is controlling Dinde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dinde stops James from getting back to his feet.
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two 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.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James wants to control but Dinde is keeping busy.
Dinde wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dinde connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James shoots for a takedown but Dinde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dinde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Dinde which made him look bad.
Dinde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James tries for a takedown but Dinde circles away easily
and Dinde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinde shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dinde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dinde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinde!
Quiron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dinde wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
James controlling his opponent.
Dinde wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Quiron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinde is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quiron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quiron James!