PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitrious Dalby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalby's choice of entrance music: TOM PETTY - I WON'T BACK DOWN. On his way into the cage it seems that Luciano Andrade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luciano Andrade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Andrade
vs
Dalby

180 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

199 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitrious Dalby!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dalby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Dalby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dalby moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andrade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalby up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade tries a body shot but Dalby blocks it.
Dalby swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalby throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Dalby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrade.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dalby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andrade's brow.
Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andrade tries a body shot but Dalby blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalby obliges.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Dalby lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luciano Andrade has been cut.
Andrade gets through Dalby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade managing to block the knees to the body from Dalby.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade takes an elbow to the temple.
Dalby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dalby working Andrade over with knees to the body.
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!
Dalby missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dalby.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalby lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalby backwards.
Dalby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrade avoids it.
Andrade taking a breather.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalby looks winded!
Dalby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Andrade tries to work over Dalby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade works on Dalby's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Andrade.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.

Dalby is rocked!
Andrade works on Dalby's body with a couple of short punches.
Dalby misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalby backwards.
Dalby is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalby takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade slowing the pace effectively.
Dalby seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Dalby avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrade lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Dalby misses with an elbow strike.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade is working Dalby over against the cage.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade avoiding damage as Dalby throws knees to the body.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade has Dalby pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Andrade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalby checks a leg kick.
Dalby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalby.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andrade!
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade connects with a single shot there.
Dalby tries to clinch up.
Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dalby eats them both and turns towards Andrade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalby is just out of range.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalby is breathing heavily.

Dalby clinches.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Dalby being controlled against the cage.
Dalby prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Dalby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade avoiding damage as Dalby throws knees to the body.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to work over Dalby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrade has Dalby pushed against the cage.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andrade avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalby.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Dalby controls the action.
Andrade stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andrade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andrade presses Dalby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalby's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Dalby avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade blocks an elbow strike.
Andrade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dalby up against the cage.
Luciano Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dalby tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade avoiding damage as Dalby throws knees to the body.
Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrade is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalby throws an elbow that misses.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalby backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalby backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Andrade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrade works on Dalby's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Andrade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Andrade throws a body punch but Dalby moves out of range.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalby can do to turn this around?
Andrade takes a swing at Dalby's ribcage but misses.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalby is just out of range.
Andrade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dalby eats them both and turns towards Andrade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andrade digs a good hook to Dalby's body.
Dalby tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalby tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalby.
Dalby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade tries to bum rush Dalby with a series of wild strikes but Dalby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrade is looking to wear down Dalby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dalby tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Dalby checks it.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalby.
Dalby avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalby doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrade circles away.
Andrade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalby is just out of range.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalby on the side of the head.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalby was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dalby throws a leg kick
and Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalby tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Luciano Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demitrious Dalby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Dalby tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Andrade tests Dalby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalby.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Dalby's ribs.
Dalby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalby tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Dalby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Dalby's knee but Dalby avoids it well.
Dalby tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalby tries to clinch up.
Demitrious Dalby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Andrade!
Demitrious Dalby was interviewed post fight and said 'I WILL COME BACK STRONGER AND CAPTURE WHAT IS MINE , THE TLO LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP !!'.