PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Dillon (ranked 5934 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 5834 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.

Dillon
vs
McClane

211 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bennie Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and McClane moves out of range easily.
Dillon checks a low kick from McClane.
Dillon throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.

McClane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillon, pushing him back against the cage.
McClane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McClane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillon is looking for a takedown.
Dillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillon manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from McClane.
Dillon tries to counter with a takedown but McClane is quick to defend against it.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Dillon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon is looking for a counter combo.
Dillon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

McClane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dillon is trying to stand back up but McClane is controlling him
McClane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillon's head.
Dillon is trying to stand up here but McClane is controlling him well.
McClane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McClane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dillon to get to his feet.
McClane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillon defends well and McClane ends up having to push Dillon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

McClane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennie Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane is trying to pull guard but Dillon has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon fails to pull guard.
McClane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillon.

Dillon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dillon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClane scoring with some ground and pound.

Dillon looking for a guillotine here but McClane defends easily.
Dillon is breathing heavily.
McClane tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillon is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon trying to keep a closed guard but McClane is proving a slippery customer.
McClane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dillon wants to get back to his feet but McClane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClane won't allow Dillon to sweep him here.
McClane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McClane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McClane passes Dillon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillon is trying to stand back up but McClane is controlling him
McClane wants to pass to mount but Dillon is defending the position.
Dillon trying to control here.
McClane trying to control the pace.

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.
McClane lands strikes from half guard.

McClane seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon wants to get back to his feet.
McClane is looking to advance position but Dillon won't allow it.
McClane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McClane controlling the action here.
McClane moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClane lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McClane fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Dillon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and McClane moves out of range easily.
Dillon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
Dillon throws a big counter combination but McClane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Dillon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillon avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
McClane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but McClane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McClane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but McClane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Dillon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Dillon.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClane misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillon counters with a three punch combo that has McClane backing up. McClane nods at Dillon to acknowledge the strikes.

McClane rushes Dillon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McClane leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McClane fails to pull the fight into his guard.

McClane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McClane to the mat. McClane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon 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.
Dillon is looking to work some ground and pound but McClane has wrist control.
McClane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane is trying to keep Dillon in close.
Dillon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McClane will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dillon sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand

and Dillon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillon.
McClane has Dillon pulled in close to control his posture.
McClane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillon controls the pace.
Dillon chips away with some ground and pound.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Dillon from controlling successfully.
Dillon wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dillon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McClane has control of Dillon's left arm, preventing Dillon from doing any damage.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McClane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dillon bucks up and tries to throw McClane off but instead McClane has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon trying to get back to his feet but McClane is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bennie Dillon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McClane shoots in but Dillon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillon feinted with a counter takedown.
Bennie Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane misses with a wild combination.
Dillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillon's waist but Dillon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McClane off to one side.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
Dillon throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane shoots in but Dillon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane dives in and grabs Dillon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillon pushes down on McClane's head and hops out.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane shoots in for a takedown but Dillon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClane scores with a body shot.
Dillon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane avoids the head kick by Dillon.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dillon enables McClane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dillon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Dillon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bennie Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillon throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane shoots in for a takedown but Dillon shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane dives in and grabs Dillon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillon pushes down on McClane's head and hops out.
Dillon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body kick from Dillon.
McClane shoots in for a double leg but Dillon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McClane sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Dillon.

McClane moves into range and clinches up with Dillon.

Dillon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McClane won't allow Dillon to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McClane is now in half guard.
Dillon is refusing to be controlled, as McClane sits in half guard.
Dillon regains full guard. Nicely done.
McClane advances to half guard.
McClane passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McClane has hold of Dillon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dillon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dillon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McClane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dillon is working to get back to half guard.
McClane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dillon wants to try and get back to his feet.
McClane controlling from mount.
McClane is landing with some decent strikes but Dillon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McClane.
I think McClane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!