PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 4273 p4p, 5327 weight class) and Pietie Koxen (ranked 475 p4p, 519 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" . The key to victory for Dudley Dilbrandt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dilbrandt
vs
Koxen

181 cm
18
150
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietie Koxen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes Koxen back into the cage.
Koxen slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.

Koxen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koxen manages to end up in side control.
Dilbrandt misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Koxen crashes against the mat.
Koxen fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Koxen tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Koxen.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Koxen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is looking to reverse the position.
Koxen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Koxen wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping him busy.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Koxen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dilbrandt, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koxen blocks the strikes from Dilbrandt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koxen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Koxen control the position.
Koxen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koxen on the ground.
Koxen in side control, throwing shots but Dilbrandt defends.
Dilbrandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koxen trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
Koxen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Koxen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koxen with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koxen pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koxen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Koxen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koxen pulls his head out easily.
Koxen blocks the strikes from Dilbrandt.

Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt punching from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koxen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Koxen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.

Dilbrandt forces Koxen back against the cage and clinches.
Koxen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Koxen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Koxen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietie Koxen.

Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Koxen avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koxen can do to turn this around?
Koxen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot

and Koxen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dilbrandt!
Koxen misses with the ground and pound.
Pietie Koxen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dilbrandt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koxen.
Dilbrandt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koxen.
The strikes coming from Koxen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koxen with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koxen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dilbrandt actively working from the bottom here.
Koxen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koxen throws a strike but Dilbrandt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to keep Koxen in close.
Koxen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilbrandt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koxen throws a big elbow that misses.
Koxen won't allow Dilbrandt to get back to his feet.

Dilbrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koxen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain the position but Koxen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Koxen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koxen prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Koxen wants to take a breather but Dilbrandt is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dilbrandt cracks Koxen with a good jab.

Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koxen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koxen backwards.

Dilbrandt pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
Koxen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koxen passes into half guard.
Koxen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dilbrandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koxen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koxen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dilbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koxen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koxen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koxen stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dilbrandt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Dilbrandt looking for a guillotine here but Koxen defends easily.

Dilbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koxen is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dilbrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koxen defends well.

Dilbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koxen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koxen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dilbrandt rushes Koxen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Koxen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and Koxen counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt darts in looking for a takedown but Koxen gets double underhooks and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Koxen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.

Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dilbrandt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
Koxen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koxen postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Koxen wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koxen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Koxen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dilbrandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koxen has managed to get both his arms back between Dilbrandt's legs - danger averted.
Koxen wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
Koxen passes into half guard.
Koxen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilbrandt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Koxen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudley Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Koxen is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Koxen throwing shots but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Koxen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koxen is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koxen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Koxen.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Koxen goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dilbrandt rushes Koxen and presses him up against the cage.
Koxen goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pietie Koxen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Koxen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietie Koxen.
Koxen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Koxen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koxen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koxen wants a takedown.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Koxen backwards.
Koxen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koxen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Koxen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dilbrandt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, 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 James Glass scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!

Dudley Dilbrandt wins by unanimous decision!
Dudley Dilbrandt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'.