PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ryan Iii (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.

Dillard
vs
Ryan Iii

203 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monroe Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Ryan Iii!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillard.
Dillard is looking to counter punch.

Dillard shoots in and gets a takedown into Ryan Iii's guard.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan Iii looking to control.
Ryan Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan Iii has control of Dillard's left arm, preventing Dillard from doing any damage.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dillard throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan Iii pulls Dillard in close to prevent any damage.

Ryan Iii is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan Iii wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Ryan Iii throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ryan Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Dillard is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan Iii looks winded!
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillard postures up in Ryan Iii's guard and throws a big left but Ryan Iii blocks it.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Dillard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Dillard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dillard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan Iii circles away.
Ryan Iii throws a head kick that Dillard semi-blocks.

It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.

Ryan Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dillard quickly recovers to half guard.
Dillard is staying active underneath Ryan Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillard.

Ryan Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dillard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan Iii has Dillard in his guard.

Dillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan Iii can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard stops Ryan Iii from standing up.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe Dillard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan Iii is breathing heavily.
Dillard throwing strikes from guard but Ryan Iii blocks nicely.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillard stops Ryan Iii from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ryan Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
Ryan Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan Iii, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dillard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan Iii controls Dillard momentarily but Dillard frees himself.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Dillard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monroe Dillard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dillard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan Iii as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan Iii is looking to clinch.
It looked like Dillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Dillard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan Iii controls Dillard momentarily but Dillard frees himself.
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan Iii wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillard.
Ryan Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard preventing the sweep.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound.

Dillard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillard.
Dillard throwing strikes but missing.

Ryan Iii is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard is in close to Ryan Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
Dillard won't allow Ryan Iii to sweep him here.
Dillard postures up.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
David Ryan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe Dillard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Dillard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillard, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Dillard!