PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Aetius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Dylan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dylan
vs
Aetius

190 cm
25
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Fightworld Formula

Golden Lilium
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavius Aetius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aetius.

Aetius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dylan controlling the position well.
Dylan manages to get to full guard.
Aetius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aetius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aetius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aetius wants to pass the guard but Dylan is keeping the position.
Aetius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dylan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dylan managing to control the position.
Aetius throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan has momentary wrist control but Aetius slips an elbow through the middle.
Aetius wants to control from the top but Dylan keeps moving.
Aetius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Aetius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aetius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aetius postures up.

Dylan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aetius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aetius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aetius connects with a couple of short punches.
Dylan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aetius thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aetius is looking to work some ground and pound but Dylan has wrist control.
Dylan pulls Aetius in close to his closed guard and prevents Aetius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dylan looking to control.
Aetius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aetius throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aetius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dylan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aetius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dylan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aetius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aetius lands a head kick. Dylan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flavius Aetius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aetius. That's going to slow Dylan down.
Aetius tries a low kick but Dylan avoids it.
Aetius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dylan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aetius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aetius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aetius moves away from the strike by Dylan.
Aetius tries to clinch there but Dylan circles away.
Dylan checks a leg kick.
Dylan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dylan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Dylan does no damage.
Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aetius moves away.
Aetius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aetius misses with a low kick.
Aetius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aetius throws a front kick aimed at Dylan's knee but Dylan avoids it well.
Dylan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aetius was well out of range. Poor timing from Dylan.
Aetius avoids the body shot from Dylan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aetius.
Dylan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aetius throws a solid leg kick but Dylan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aetius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dylan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aetius as he avoids it easily.
Aetius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dylan circles away.
Aetius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dylan.
Dylan moves out of range of the body kick from Aetius.
Dylan throws out a loose jab but Aetius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aetius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dylan throws out the jab.
Aetius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan checks the leg kick.
Aetius tries to clinch but Dylan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dylan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dylan misses with a body shot.
Dylan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan throws a right and a left that Aetius avoids nicely.
Dylan moves out of range as Aetius throws a body kick.
Dylan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aetius.
Flavius Aetius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dylan misses with a double jab.
Aetius throws a sloppy head kick and Dylan moves out of range easily.
Aetius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dylan is able to avoid easily.
Dylan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dylan missing with a left hand there. Aetius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aetius tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aetius. That's going to slow Dylan down.
Dylan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aetius avoids the body shot from Dylan.

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.
Aetius shoots and misses

and Dylan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aetius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aetius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aetius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dylan cracks Aetius with a solid left hand.
Aetius trying to control the position.
Dylan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aetius looking for a sweep. Not yet Aetius, not yet.
Aetius keeping full guard, as Dylan tries to pass.
Aetius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dylan has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aetius is not content to let Dylan control the position.
Aetius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dylan's best efforts.
Dylan drops an elbow to the side of Aetius's head.
Dylan trying to control from half guard but Aetius is working away.
Aetius is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Dylan connects with a nice short shot to Aetius's temple.
Aetius is trying to get back to full guard.
Aetius trying to hold on to Dylan's head to control him but Dylan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aetius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aetius throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aetius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aetius.

Dylan tries to keep at a distance but Aetius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dylan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Aetius.
Dylan can't find room to land a body shot as Aetius controls the action.
Aetius jumps guard but Dylan stands there with Aetius around his waist. Aetius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aetius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dylan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Dylan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aetius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dylan.
A head kick misses from Aetius.
Aetius shoots in for a takedown but Dylan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aetius dives in and grabs Dylan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dylan pushes down on Aetius's head and hops out.
Aetius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dylan scores with a three punch combo!
Aetius closes the distance and clinches up with Dylan, looking for a takedown. Aetius pushes Dylan against the cage but Dylan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rob Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Aetius.
Aetius fails with a takedown attempt.
Dylan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aetius.
The crowd cheers as Dylan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aetius doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aetius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dylan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aetius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dylan checks a leg kick nicely.
Aetius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dylan checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dylan misses its intended target.
Dylan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aetius.
Aetius ducks under a wild hook from Dylan.
Dylan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aetius. Aetius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aetius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dylan's sensitive parts.
Dylan throws a shot from downtown. Aetius moves away and avoids it.

Dylan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aetius gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan chips away with some ground and pound.
Dylan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aetius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dylan is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aetius is on top in guard.
Dylan working a defensive guard here.

Dylan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aetius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan keeping moving, preventing Aetius from controlling successfully.
Aetius postures up in Dylan's guard and throws a big left but Dylan blocks it.
Aetius is looking to work some ground and pound but Dylan has wrist control.
Dylan is trying to control the position but Aetius postures up.

Aetius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aetius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aetius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dylan stuns Aetius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aetius throws out a leg kick but Dylan moves out of range and Aetius only half commits.
Aetius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dylan.
Flavius Aetius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dylan misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dylan throws a right and a left that Aetius avoids nicely.
Aetius avoids the body shot from Dylan.
Dylan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aetius is looking to score with low kicks.
Aetius ducks under a wild hook from Dylan.
Dylan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dylan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aetius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dylan throws a hook but Aetius blocks it.
Aetius connects with a solid leg kick.
Aetius feints and then cracks Dylan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dylan down.
Dylan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dylan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aetius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dylan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dylan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dylan!