PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kringle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wating on the world to change, by John Mayer. Chris Kringle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Dylan's chin.

Kringle
vs
Dylan

176 cm
32
168 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

175 cm
31
164 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Kringle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle has a takedown stuffed.
Kringle lands with a cross.
Dylan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kringle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Kringle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Performance Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Kringle misses with a kick to the body

and Dylan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dylan.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dylan wants to pass the guard but Kringle is keeping the position.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dylan throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Synergy Fight Team (ACME) inform me that Dylan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Kringle wants to stand but Dylan is controlling the position.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dylan.
Kringle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dylan pushing down on Kringle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Kringle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dylan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dylan blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle lands an elbow that stopped Dylan in his tracks for a moment.
Kringle missing with knees to the body.
Dylan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kringle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dylan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan blocks a jab.
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses

and Dylan counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dylan tries to score with some ground and pound. Kringle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dylan throws an elbow but Kringle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kringle dodges the ground and pound from Dylan.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kringle keeps working.
Kringle defending against the ground and pound.
Kringle pushes Dylan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dylan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Dylan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kringle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dylan prevents Kringle from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan looks up at the clock and then as Kringle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dylan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kringle is trying to buck Dylan off.
Dylan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dylan in side control, throwing shots but Kringle defends.
Dylan cracks Kringle with a big right hand but Kringle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kringle is trying to get back to his feet.
Kringle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kringle dodges the ground and pound from Dylan.
Dylan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kringle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dylan scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dylan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kringle keeps working.
Dylan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan prevents Kringle from escaping the position.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kringle keeps working.
Kringle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kringle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dylan landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dylan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dylan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Kringle looking to score a takedown here. Dylan is defending well but Kringle drives through and ends up in Dylan's guard.
Kringle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kringle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dylan is pulling down on Kringle's head. It's preventing any offense from Kringle, at least for the moment.
Dylan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kringle's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle keeping moving, preventing Dylan from controlling successfully.
Daniel Dylan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kringle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kringle wants to get back to his feet but Dylan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Kringle keeps moving.
Dylan slips nicely into half guard.
Kringle is trying to stand up here but Dylan is controlling him well.
Dylan is looking to take a break and control but Kringle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kringle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kringle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kringle wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kringle tries to kick Dylan off in order to stand up. Dylan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kringle tries to escape but Dylan is in control.
Dylan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kringle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dylan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kringle is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dylan wants to control but Kringle is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dylan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kringle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dylan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kringle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dylan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dylan trying to control the position but Kringle is working away.

Dylan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dylan lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle bucks up and tries to throw Dylan off but instead Dylan has got his back!
Dylan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kringle.
Kringle trying to get back to his feet but Dylan is in full control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dylan is punishing Kringle with some ground and pound.
Dylan missing with punches from the back.
Kringle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dylan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kringle wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Dylan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kringle throws a push kick but Dylan slaps the foot to one side.
Kringle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dylan has his takedown stuffed

and Kringle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dylan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kringle's guard.
Dylan postures up in Kringle's guard and throws a big left but Kringle blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle wants to stand and escape but Dylan is having none of it.
Dylan throwing strikes but missing.
Dylan throws a big right hand that misses.
Dylan trying to control but Kringle is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dylan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dylan lands a couple of digs.
Dylan won't allow Kringle to get back to his feet.
Dylan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dylan looking to pass the guard.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dylan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dylan postures up in Kringle's guard and throws a big left but Kringle blocks it.
Dylan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dylan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dylan prevents Kringle from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dylan wants to pass the guard but Kringle is keeping the position.
Dylan throws a big right hand that misses.
Dylan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dylan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dylan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dylan is in close to Kringle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dylan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kringle kicks Dylan off and gets to his feet.
Kringle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dylan as he avoids it easily.
Kringle leaves Dylan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kringle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan shoots in and drives through. Kringle sprawls well.
Chris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dylan.
A left lands for Kringle.
Jab by Kringle.
Dylan shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dylan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kringle throws a low kick but Dylan avoids it.

Kringle moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dylan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kringle regains guard immediately.
Kringle wants to stand but Dylan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chris Kringle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dylan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dylan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kringle throws a nice looking combination but Dylan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Kringle is winning the standup battle so far.

Kringle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kringle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dylan.
Dylan is looking for a takedown.
Dylan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dylan prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Dylan blocks an elbow strike.
Kringle throws an elbow but it misses.
Dylan tries for a takedown but Kringle manages to get underhooks.
Chris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dylan.

Dylan has clasped his hands together around Kringle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dylan prevents Kringle from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle defending against the ground and pound.
Dylan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kringle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dylan throws a strike aimed at the side of Kringle's head but Kringle avoids it well.
Dylan throwing strikes but Kringle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kringle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kringle throws a strike aimed at the side of Dylan's head but Dylan avoids it well.
Kringle misses with the ground and pound.
Dylan wants to control but Kringle postures up.
Kringle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dylan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dylan struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle working the head with strikes.
Kringle looking to control but instead Dylan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dylan wants to get back to full guard.
Kringle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kringle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kringle.
Kringle misses with a head shot. Dylan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dylan wants to sweep here but Kringle controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kringle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dylan trying to keep a closed guard but Kringle is proving a slippery customer.
Dylan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kringle throwing strikes but missing.
Kringle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dylan is trying to keep Kringle in close.
Kringle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kringle is looking to work some ground and pound but Dylan has wrist control.
Dylan controls Kringle momentarily but Kringle frees himself.
Kringle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kringle had his way with Daniel Dylan in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dylan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kringle defends it nicely.

Dylan gets caught napping as Kringle dives in and scores a takedown. Dylan manages to retain guard.
Kringle passes Dylan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kringle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dylan is just riding it out for now. Kringle eventually gives up the hold.
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. Kringle connects with a nice short shot to Dylan's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kringle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dylan defends it well.
Dylan tries to get to full guard but Kringle has control of the leg.
Kringle throws a strike but Dylan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kringle throws an elbow that misses. Dylan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kringle's guard. Nice move by Dylan!

Kringle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dylan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dylan can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Dylan is looking for a takedown.
Dylan is working for takedown but Kringle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dylan.
Kringle digs a right hand underneath Dylan's ribcage. Dylan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dylan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kringle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dylan is keeping busy.
Dylan blocks an elbow strike.
Dylan dodges an elbow strike from Kringle.
Nice elbow from Kringle.
Kringle blocks an uppercut.
Kringle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dylan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kringle prevents it.
Kringle lands an elbow just above Dylan 's eye.
Kringle is pressed up against the cage. Dylan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kringle down to the mat. Kringle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dylan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kringle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle misses with a looping right.

Kringle moves into the clinch.
Dylan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kringle avoids it.
Kringle missing with knees to the body.
Kringle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kringle leaning against his opponent.
Kringle throws an elbow that misses.
Dylan goes for a takedown attempt but Kringle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Kringle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dylan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dylan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dylan blocks a head kick by Kringle.
Kringle is looking to clinch.
Kringle throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.
Kringle misses with a hook to the body

and Dylan counters with a shoot takedown. Kringle fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kringle wants to stand up but Dylan is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kringle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kringle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kringle!
Chris Kringle is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Kringle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.