PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ripper Kiljoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Dumpleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiljoy
vs
Dumpleton

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ripper Kiljoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Dumpleton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiljoy misses the jab.

Kiljoy gets a double leg takedown into Dumpleton's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dumpleton working for submissions but it's allowed Kiljoy to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiljoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumpleton keeps working.
Kiljoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumpleton's head.
Dumpleton wants to control but Kiljoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dumpleton tries to roll over but Kiljoy keeps him under control.
Kiljoy is thwarting Dumpleton's attempts to control the position.
Kiljoy controlling the action here.
Dumpleton is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumpleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kiljoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kiljoy trying to control the action but Dumpleton is working from the bottom.
Dumpleton manages to get to full guard.

Dumpleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiljoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiljoy stopping the sweep attempt from Dumpleton.

Dumpleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiljoy is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kiljoy trying to control but Dumpleton is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton working a defensive guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiljoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiljoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Dumpleton has his foot on Kiljoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiljoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiljoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dumpleton working for a triangle but Kiljoy defends it easily.

Dumpleton has his foot on Kiljoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiljoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiljoy with a nice head shot there.
Kiljoy trying to control but Dumpleton is working from the bottom.
Dumpleton working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dumpleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiljoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiljoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiljoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kiljoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Dumpleton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiljoy defends well.
Kiljoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiljoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumpleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiljoy postures up in Dumpleton's guard and throws a big left but Dumpleton blocks it.
Dumpleton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kiljoy controls the pace.

Kiljoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumpleton looks gassed!
Kiljoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ripper Kiljoy just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Dumpleton with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kiljoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Dumpleton will probably get the nod.
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.

Kiljoy forces Dumpleton back against the cage and clinches.

Kiljoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiljoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kiljoy gets a double leg takedown into Dumpleton's guard.
Kiljoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumpleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumpleton trying to keep a closed guard but Kiljoy is proving a slippery customer.
Kiljoy wants to control from the top but Dumpleton keeps moving.
Dumpleton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiljoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Dumpleton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiljoy prevents Dumpleton from moving into mount.

Dumpleton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiljoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kiljoy wants to control but Dumpleton postures up.
Dumpleton trying to control the position but Kiljoy is working away.

Dumpleton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dumpleton has hold of Kiljoy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kiljoy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dumpleton cranks the arm and Kiljoy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kiljoy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joseph Dumpleton!