PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Will Rock You - Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christian
vs
Dillan

190 cm
23
194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Dillan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christian.
Christian lands with an overhand left.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillan throws out the jab.
Dillan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christian missing with a left hand there. Dillan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christian throws a series of punches but Dillan avoids them all with ease.
Dillan scores with a one two! Christian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Christian misses with a shot to the body

and Dillan counters by moving into the clinch.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillan letting Christian take a breather here.
Dillan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Dillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dillan has Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christian blocks a body shot from Dillan.
Dillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dillan - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillan misses with a punch to the body.
Christian stalls.
Dillan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Christian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillan tries to circle away but Christian has him pinned against the cage.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillan has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Dillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillan.
Dillan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Christian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dillan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christian blocks it with crossed arms.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dillan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christians head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christian is trying to break free.
Come on Dillan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillan tries to land a knee to the head but Christian blocks with his arms.
Dillan tries to stall but Christian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dillan has had enough of the clinch but Christian keeps him there for the moment.
Dillan leaning against his opponent.
Dillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christian is defending well for now.
Dillan misses with the head strike.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dillan slowing the pace effectively.
Dillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Dillan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Christian misses with an uppercut
and Dillan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christian thinking.
Dillan cracks the inside of Christian's front leg.
Christian misses with a hook. Dillan ducked under it nicely.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christian lands a body shot.
Christian throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Dillan.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Christian. Those never looked like landing.
Dillan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Christian finds it's target.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Christian circles away.
Christian takes a swing at Dillan's ribcage but misses.

Dillan moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christian up against the cage.
Dillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillan misses with a knee strike.
Dillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two 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.
Dillan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillan presses Christian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christian tries to break free but Dillan pushes him back against the cage.
Dillan misses with a knee strike.
Dillan tries to land a knee to the head but Christian blocks with his arms.
Dillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Dillan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christian is keeping busy.
Dillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.

Christian breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christian momentarily.
A punch combination from Christian misses.
Christian throws a right hand that misses
and Dillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Dillan coming out on top.
Dillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Christian circles away.
Dillan throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Dillan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Christian as he checks the leg kick.
Dillan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christian.
Christian 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.
Dillan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Christian. Beautiful body shot.
Christian throws a series of punches but Dillan avoids them all with ease.
Christian moves forwards but Dillan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian misses with an uppercut. Dillan saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Christian.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Dillan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillan lands a really nice looking cross but Christian seems unphased.
Christian falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dillan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pete Dillan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Christian tries to keep at a distance but Dillan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dillan is stalling here.
Dillan misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillan misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pete Dillan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Christian throws the left hand but Dillan avoids the punch easily.
Dillan wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Dillan lands a head kick. Christian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dillan misses with a looping right.
A big right from Christian misses.
Dillan lands the left hand.
Christian blocks a head kick by Dillan.
Dillan misses with a low kick.
Christian connects with a body shot that sends Dillan's belly button to the back.
Christian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillan.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillan can pounce on him.
Christian missing with a left hand there. Dillan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillan scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian scores with a hook to the body. Dillan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christian cracks Dillan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillan is just out of range.
Nice cross by Christian.
Christian blocks a head kick by Dillan.
Some wild striking there from Dillan.
Christian cracks Dillan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christian lands a right hook to the body.
Christian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Christian is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Christian as he connects with a hook.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Christian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Christian misses the target.
Christian looks to land a combination but Dillan avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christian blocks a head kick by Dillan.
Dillan throws a leg kick but Christian checks it.
Christian throws the left hand but Dillan avoids the punch easily.
Christian misses with a body shot
and Dillan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dillan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillan misses the target.
Christian lands with a straight right. Dillan didn't see that one coming.
Christian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christian misses with a low kick as Dillan jumps back.
Christian shoots for a takedown but Dillan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dillan. Those never looked like landing.
Christian dodges the punch combination from Dillan.
Christian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christian misses with a combination
and Dillan counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian scores with a jab to the body.
Christian lands with a shot to the body.
Christian throws a combination that misses

and Dillan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dillan misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dillan landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christian taking a breather.
Christian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Christian stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan misses with a punch to the body.
Dillan is leaning against Christian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillan has Christian pushed against the cage.
Dillan is trying to stall.
Christian tries to break free but Dillan pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillan lands an uppercut.

Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Archer Christian!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Archer Christian!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Archer Christian!

Archer Christian wins by unanimous decision!