PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Dillenger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dillenger
vs
Zaraki

188 cm
25
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

199 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Dillenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillenger lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillenger as he jumps to the side.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger stuffs the takedown.
Dillenger throws a front kick aimed at Zaraki's knee but Zaraki avoids it well.
Dillenger works the jab nicely.

It looks like Kenpachi Zaraki has been cut.
No luck for Zaraki with that takedown attempt.
Zaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaraki somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger misses with a looping left.
Dillenger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillenger wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillenger tries to sprawl out of it but Zaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Dillenger.
Zaraki looks gassed!
Dillenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaraki is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Dillenger.
Dillenger tries to bum rush Zaraki with a series of wild strikes but Zaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillenger misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.

Zaraki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dillenger kicks off Zaraki and gets to his feet.
Dillenger misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillenger misses with an uppercut.
Deuce Dillenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillenger as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillenger which made him look bad.
Dillenger scores with a leg kick.
Zaraki tries to move into range but Dillenger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillenger thumps Zaraki with a low kick.
Dillenger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillenger throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
Dillenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaraki somewhat.
Dillenger misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger with a jab.
Zaraki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaraki shoots for a takedown but Dillenger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deuce Dillenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Dillenger throws a body punch but Zaraki moves out of range.
Dillenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillenger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaraki backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillenger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillenger throws the left hand but Zaraki avoids the punch easily.
Zaraki moves out of range as Dillenger strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deuce Dillenger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dillenger throws a right hand that Zaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaraki also avoids with ease.
Dillenger scores with a head kick.
Deuce Dillenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaraki slips a jab and a cross from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillenger sprawls well. Dillenger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.

Zaraki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillenger is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki is trying to improve his position.
Dillenger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaraki keeps working.
Zaraki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillenger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillenger wants to control but Zaraki is keeping him busy.
Zaraki tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dillenger looking to control but Zaraki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaraki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaraki passes Dillenger's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Zaraki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dillenger as he works his way to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillenger has his feet on Zaraki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dillenger throws a head kick but Zaraki moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillenger.
Dillenger scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillenger throws a hook to the side of Zaraki's head but Zaraki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillenger but Dillenger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Dillenger.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but Dillenger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deuce Dillenger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaraki is just out of range.
Zaraki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillenger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Zaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillenger tries to avoid it but Zaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillenger to the ground. Dillenger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deuce Dillenger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zaraki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaraki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Zaraki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Zaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillenger is just riding it out for now. Zaraki eventually gives up the hold.
Zaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaraki.

Zaraki is looking for a kimura but Dillenger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaraki to get the leverage.
Zaraki wants to pass the guard but Dillenger is defending well.

Zaraki wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillenger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dillenger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillenger is trying to stand back up but Zaraki is controlling him

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.
Zaraki thows a huge punch but Dillenger dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaraki momentarily.
Zaraki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dillenger lands a jab.

Zaraki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dillenger's half guard.
Dillenger regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dillenger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaraki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dillenger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaraki.
Dillenger lands a left hand.
Zaraki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillenger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dillenger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaraki takes a shot to the head.
Zaraki is trying to break free.

That's four 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.
Zaraki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillenger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillenger crunches a lovely knee into Zaraki's ribcage.
Zaraki letting Dillenger take a breather here.
Zaraki is trying to force a seperation but Dillenger has the dominant position.
Dillenger cracks Zaraki with a nice body shot.
Dillenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaraki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillenger working Zaraki over with knees to the body.
Dillenger scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillenger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaraki up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deuce Dillenger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillenger.
Dillenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillenger connects with a crisp jab.
Dillenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaraki's calf.
Zaraki moves forwards but Dillenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillenger misses with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dillenger throws a jab when Zaraki was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki fails with the takedown.
Dillenger lands with a kick to the temple. Zaraki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dillenger swinging wilding here.
Zaraki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaraki dives in and grabs Dillenger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillenger pushes down on Zaraki's head and hops out.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillenger.
Zaraki dodges the punch combination from Dillenger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaraki.
Dillenger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger throws a wild body kick that Zaraki sees coming a mile off.
Dillenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Zaraki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillenger sprawls well initially but Zaraki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dillenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Zaraki from advancing to side control.
Zaraki trying to control from half guard but Dillenger is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki misses with a head shot. Dillenger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillenger controls Zaraki momentarily but Zaraki frees himself.
Zaraki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaraki with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zaraki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dillenger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dillenger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dillenger!
Dillenger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaraki keeps working.
Zaraki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillenger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dillenger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaraki can do to turn this around?
Zaraki trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deuce Dillenger had his way with Kenpachi Zaraki in that round.
The cut man is working on Kenpachi Zaraki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dillenger thows a body shot but no joy.
Dillenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaraki throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger misses with a straight right.
Dillenger misses with a low kick.
Dillenger looks to land a left hand but Zaraki moved out of range nicely.
Dillenger looks to land a combination but Zaraki avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Dillenger as Zaraki shoots in.
Dillenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillenger just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dillenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillenger is fending him off so far but Zaraki persists. Nope, Dillenger circles away and we're back to standing.
Deuce Dillenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Dillenger catches Zaraki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillenger slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaraki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillenger misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Dillenger as Zaraki shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaraki.
Dillenger cracks the inside of Zaraki's front leg.
Dillenger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaraki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaraki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillenger.
Dillenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillenger throws and low kick but Zaraki moves out of range easily.
Dillenger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaraki has a takedown stuffed.
Dillenger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillenger throws a nice looking combination but Zaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Zaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger is trying to stand.
Zaraki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillenger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Zaraki is looking for a kimura here.
Dillenger tries to roll over but Zaraki keeps him under control.

That's four 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.
Zaraki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaraki is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillenger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaraki prevents Dillenger from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Dillenger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deuce Dillenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillenger, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:44
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deuce Dillenger!
Deuce Dillenger retains his light heavyweight title!