PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw has chosen Bob Loblaw Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

DiM
vs
Loblaw

180 cm
23
201 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

182 cm
31
193 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiM scoring well with a low kick there.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
Loblaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DiM swivels and escapes.
DiM pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loblaw is out of range and DiM settles back down.
DiM throws a hook but Loblaw blocks it.
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.
DiM pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DiM throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loblaw with the counter takedown but DiM avoids it easily.
DiM bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loblaw's head.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
DiM connects with the punch.
Loblaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loblaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DiM checks a low kick from Loblaw.
DiM throws a head kick that Loblaw semi-blocks.
DiM blocks a leg kick.

Loblaw darts in and clinches DiM up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Loblaw.
Loblaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loblaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loblaw blocks an elbow strike.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Loblaw blocks an elbow strike from DiM.
DiM throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loblaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiM creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loblaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiM throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DiM tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DiM's elbow.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM lands an elbow inside.
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!
Loblaw has DiM pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DiM manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nich DiM has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Loblaw.
DiM misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loblaw.
Loblaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DiM gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DiM throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiM obliges.
Loblaw tries to work over DiM's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DiM misses with an elbow strike.
DiM is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loblaw is defending well for now.
DiM lands an elbow inside that Loblaw shrugs off.
Loblaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loblaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loblaw has DiM pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DiM manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiM prevents a takedown attempt there.
DiM gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DiM misses with a knee to the head.
DiM with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loblaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DiM scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from DiM.
Loblaw scores with a shoulder strike.
DiM tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DiM looking to throw knees to the head but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
DiM tries a knee to the head but Loblaw blocks it.
DiM tries to land knees in the clinch but Loblaw avoids the damage to the body.
Loblaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Loblaw tries a body shot but DiM blocks it.
Loblaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiM is defending well.
Loblaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiM tries a knee to the head but Loblaw blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loblaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DiM backwards.
DiM throws an elbow but it misses.
DiM missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loblaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loblaw takes an elbow to the temple.
DiM lands an elbow just above Loblaw 's eye.
Nice elbow from DiM.
Loblaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DiM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DiM with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiM dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DiM attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loblaw scoring well with a low kick there.
DiM does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Loblaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DiM defends it well.
DiM jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Loblaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DiM, pushing him back against the cage.
Loblaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Loblaw.
Nich DiM has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DiM misses with an elbow over the top.
DiM using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loblaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loblaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DiM blocks a body shot from Loblaw.
Loblaw throws a punch but it's blocked by DiM.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Loblaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loblaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DiMs head.
DiM lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DiM is pressed up against the cage. Loblaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DiM down to the mat. DiM avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DiM moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DiM manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM loads up on a big right hand but Loblaw slips the punch.
Loblaw blocks the body kick.
DiM throws a head kick that Loblaw semi-blocks.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Loblaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DiM tries to land a leg kick but Loblaw saw it coming and moves away.
DiM avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DiM throws a solid leg kick but Loblaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DiM.
DiM tries to land a front kick but Loblaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Loblaw tries to counter it with a takedown but DiM pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DiM throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from DiM.
Loblaw checks a low kick from DiM.
DiM scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DiM is defended easily by Loblaw.
DiM tried to score with a low kick but Loblaw checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nich DiM seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from DiM.
DiM on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loblaw. Loblaw obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
DiM wants to slow Loblaw down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by DiM.
DiM chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loblaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. DiM takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiM looks to land a body kick but Loblaw moved away.
Loblaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Loblaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DiM misses with a double jab

and Loblaw counters with a takedown into side control.
Loblaw trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
DiM is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw working the ground and pound.
DiM is looking for a sweep.
Loblaw wants to control but DiM is keeping him busy.
DiM is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
DiM gets back to half guard.
DiM is looking to improve his position.
Loblaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loblaw controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiM is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from DiM's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
DiM is working hard here to advance position.
DiM tries to lock up and control but Loblaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loblaw lands a big elbow.
DiM is looking to get to half guard.
DiM taking shots to the head.
DiM is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loblaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiM is looking to escape.
DiM tries to reverse the position but Loblaw maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Loblaw 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.

DiM throws a leg kick but Loblaw checks it.
DiM throws a front kick that sends Loblaw stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from DiM misses.
Loblaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from DiM.
DiM throws a head kick but Loblaw moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by DiM. That's going to slow Loblaw down.
DiM throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiM is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loblaw can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from DiM.

Loblaw dives in and scores a takedown into DiM's guard.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.
Loblaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiM is trying to control the position but Loblaw postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
DiM can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loblaw controls the pace.
DiM trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
Loblaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loblaw wants to control from the top but DiM keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiM controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

DiM has his foot on Loblaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loblaw works his way back into a safe position though.

DiM is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DiM looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
Loblaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiM. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loblaw works over DiM with some ground and pound from guard.
DiM can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loblaw controls the pace.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.

DiM looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob Loblaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loblaw distracts DiM with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loblaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw trying to control but DiM is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loblaw throws a big elbow that misses.
DiM preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loblaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DiM wants to sweep but no luck.
Loblaw distracts DiM with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loblaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Loblaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loblaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loblaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DiM wants to sweep here but Loblaw controlling him for the moment.
DiM has momentary wrist control but Loblaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Loblaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loblaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.

DiM is rocked!
Loblaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh DiM is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loblaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Loblaw preventing the sweep.
Loblaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loblaw wants to pass the guard but DiM is keeping the position.
Loblaw won't allow DiM to sweep him here.
Loblaw postures up and lands a big shot to DiM's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bob Loblaw just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loblaw.
DiM seems to have got his legs back now.
DiM cracks the inside of Loblaw's front leg.
DiM tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by DiM misses

and Loblaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiM's guard.
Loblaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loblaw stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
DiM is trying to keep Loblaw in close.
Loblaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loblaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DiM with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loblaw trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiM is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DiM regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loblaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! DiM covers up, he's hurt! Loblaw keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Loblaw and the ref steps in to end the fight! Loblaw can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!
Bob Loblaw is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Bob Loblaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.