PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniil Prizhkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dillian
vs
Prizhkov

180 cm
21
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Dillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniil Prizhkov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prizhkov wants to land a leg kick but Dillian is out of range.

Prizhkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prizhkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillian holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prizhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dillian.
Prizhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prizhkov is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prizhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian keeping moving, preventing Prizhkov from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniil Prizhkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Prizhkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Prizhkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillian controlling Prizhkov's posture.
Prizhkov looking to pass the guard.
Dillian is looking to stand up but Prizhkov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian has control of Prizhkov's left arm, preventing Prizhkov from doing any damage.
Dillian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Dillian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Dillian blocks the leg kick.
Prizhkov throws a leg kick that is checked

so Dillian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillian preventing the sweep.
Dillian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dillian advances to half guard.
Prizhkov is looking for a sweep. Dillian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizhkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dillian working the head and body with strikes.
Dillian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Prizhkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prizhkov looks winded!
Dillian content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Dillian there.
Dillian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillian slips a nice elbow through Prizhkov's hands, connecting with Prizhkov's forehead.
Dillian stalling.

Dillian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dillian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dillian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillian is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dillian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Prizhkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Dillian blocks the low kick.
Prizhkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillian.
Prizhkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Dillian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prizhkov is trying to defend but Dillian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Prizhkov is looking to improve his position.
Prizhkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillian tries to free his leg and advance position but Prizhkov is retaining full guard.
Prizhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillian looking to pass the guard.
Prizhkov wants to sweep here but Dillian controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prizhkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prizhkov is breathing heavily.
Dillian trying to control but Prizhkov is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Dillian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Prizhkov throws a low kick but Dillian avoids it.

Dillian moves into range and clinches up with Prizhkov.
Dillian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prizhkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dillian gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Prizhkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizhkov is fighting to break Dillian's control of his arms but Dillian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillian'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Dillian.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prizhkov.
Prizhkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizhkov throws out a leg kick but Dillian moves out of range and Prizhkov only half commits.
Dillian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prizhkov is fending him off so far but Dillian persists. Nope, Prizhkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillian shoots in for a takedown but Prizhkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Dillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillian has a takedown stuffed.
Dillian checks a low kick from Prizhkov.
Dillian shoots in for a takedown but Prizhkov shows good takedown defense.
Prizhkov throws a leg kick but Dillian moved away.
Dillian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prizhkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dillian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Prizhkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniil Prizhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prizhkov scores with a leg kick.
Prizhkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Prizhkov is predictable there

and Dillian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Prizhkov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Prizhkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dillian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dillian misses with a head shot.

Dillian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Prizhkov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Prizhkov shrugs it off.
Dillian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dillian throwing strikes here but Prizhkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Prizhkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dillian thows a huge punch but Prizhkov dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillian postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Prizhkov to stand up.
A bone on bone clash there as Dillian blocks the leg kick.
Dillian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Dillian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Prizhkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prizhkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prizhkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prizhkov throws out a leg kick but Dillian moves out of range and Prizhkov only half commits.
Prizhkov throws a solid leg kick but Dillian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prizhkov.
Prizhkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Prizhkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prizhkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Dillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Prizhkov has Dillian up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizhkov tries to circle away but Dillian has him pinned against the cage.
Prizhkov is pressed up against the cage. Dillian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prizhkov down to the mat. Prizhkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prizhkov throws a leg kick but Dillian checks it.
Prizhkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Prizhkov tries to score with a low kick but Dillian moves his leg out of the way.
Prizhkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Prizhkov has managed to clinch.
Dillian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prizhkov prevents it.
Prizhkov misses with a knee strike.

Prizhkov manages to break the clinch.
Dillian shoots in looking for a takedown. Prizhkov tries to sprawl out of it but Dillian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prizhkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Prizhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dillian's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Prizhkov gets to his feet - Dillian follows without any prompting.
Prizhkov throws a leg kick but Dillian checks it.
Prizhkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillian's calf.
Daniil Prizhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prizhkov throws a front kick aimed at Dillian's knee but Dillian avoids it well.
Prizhkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Dillian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prizhkov sprawls well initially but Dillian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Prizhkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillian pulls his head out easily.

Dillian is looking for a kimura but Prizhkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dillian to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian is taking a breather. Prizhkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Dillian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Prizhkov punching from the bottom.
Prizhkov wants to get back to full guard.
Dillian content to control rather than advance.
Dillian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Prizhkov is trying to get back to full guard.

Dillian decides to return to a standing position.

Dillian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prizhkov did well to prevent Dillian getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillian prevents Prizhkov from improving his position.

Dillian wants to work for an arm triangle but Prizhkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dillian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prizhkov is just riding it out for now. Dillian eventually gives up the hold.
Bob Dillian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Dillian prevents Prizhkov from improving his position.
Daniil Prizhkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillian controlling the action here.
Dillian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniil Prizhkov.
I think Dillian 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dillian!