PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Dillaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dillaway
vs
James

160 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Dillaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven James!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillaway circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dillaway counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
Dillaway trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Dillaway wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Dillaway throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Dillaway prevents James from standing back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillaway trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillaway wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Dillaway tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
James is pressing down on Dillaway's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dillaway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Dillaway throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillaway wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillaway.
Dillaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James is looking to stand up but Dillaway isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillaway wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillaway is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillaway looking to pass the guard.
Dillaway wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jefferson Dillaway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dillaway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Dillaway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steven James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dillaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James closes the distance but Dillaway moves to the side

and Dillaway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is squirming around, avoiding Dillaway's attempts to control the action.
Dillaway throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillaway throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dillaway thowing shots but they're missing.
Dillaway tries to control but James wriggling away.
Dillaway working the ground and pound effectively.
Dillaway wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillaway tries to control but James wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James bucks Dillaway off and manages to get back to his feet!
James is looking to clinch but Dillaway is avoiding it.
Dillaway shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries to clinch but Dillaway moves out of range.
James closes the distance but Dillaway moves to the side

and Dillaway counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillaway postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looks gassed!
Dillaway lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Dillaway dominated that round.
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.

James gets tackled into the cage by Dillaway. Dillaway maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dillaway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillaway is looking for a takedown.
Dillaway tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Dillaway avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Dillaway has James pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillaway avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillaway avoids it.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillaway is defending well for now.
Dillaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillaway avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.

Dillaway has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Dillaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dillaway tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is pushing Dillaway's head away, looking to escape. Dillaway manages to hold on to the position though.
James prevents Dillaway from improving position.
Dillaway wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James sneaks back into half guard.

James pushes Dillaway off and gets back to his feet.
Dillaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillaway circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dillaway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillaway tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Dillaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillaway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dillaway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
James is squirming around, avoiding Dillaway's attempts to control the action.
James regains half guard.
Dillaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillaway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James pushes Dillaway off looking to stand but Dillaway dives back in and keeps control.
James is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Dillaway connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James wants to get back to his feet.

Dillaway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
Dillaway trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.

Dillaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Dillaway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James tries to clinch but Dillaway is having none of it.

Dillaway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.

James wriggles free and stands up.

Dillaway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dillaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James is trying to stand.
Dillaway trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.

James kicks Dillaway off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dillaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillaway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillaway throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
Dillaway throws a head kick that misses.
Dillaway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Dillaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James darts in trying to clinch

and Dillaway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James has Dillaway pressed against the cage, preventing Dillaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillaway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillaway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

James gets to his feet - Dillaway follows without any prompting.
James tries to clinch up.
Dillaway closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Dillaway pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillaway somewhat.
James tries to clinch up but Dillaway circles away and keeps his distance.

Dillaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillaway tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Dillaway jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
Dillaway wants a takedown.
Dillaway goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dillaway clinches.
Dillaway missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Dillaway.
Dillaway jumps guard but James stands there with Dillaway around his waist. Dillaway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillaway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Dillaway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillaway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James pushing down on Dillaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

James stands up from half guard.
Dillaway tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillaway as he avoids it easily.
James tries to clinch but Dillaway is having none of it.

Dillaway gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Dillaway manages to retain guard.
Steven James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson Dillaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillaway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jefferson Dillaway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillaway, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Dillaway!