PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 2386 p4p, 2869 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 205 p4p, 237 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hermann
vs
Dilbrandt

173 cm
36
145
24 - 16 - 0

169 cm
30
149
13 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

PWNAGE Elite

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hermann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Hermann.

Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dilbrandt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Hermann with a series of wild strikes but Hermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermann misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Hermann misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermann. Hermann obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Hermann cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Hermann is predictable there
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermann thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermann swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Hermann's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Hermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hermann misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermann.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann misses with the combination.
Hermann scores with a jab.
Hermann misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hermann.
Dilbrandt thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann throws a body kick that misses.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermann lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermann throws a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Hermann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hermann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Hermann settles back down.
Hermann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hermann misses the jab.
Hermann lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Hermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermann scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Hermann dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.

Dilbrandt is rocked!
Hermann scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermann finish him?
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!
Hermann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Hermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Hermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hermann keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Hermann.
Hermann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dilbrandt.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermann lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Hermann scores with a leg kick.
Hermann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermann throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermann throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermann.
Hermann swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermann misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Hermann lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Hermann was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermann throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermann.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hermann throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Hermann has Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.

Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a series of strikes. Hermann will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hermann is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Hermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Good work by Hermann as he checks the leg kick.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Donk. Hermann catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hermann stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hermann throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermann misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hermann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann misses with a body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilbrandt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
After winning the bout, Karl Hermann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.