PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karrel Dlute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dlute
vs
Gon DIas

182 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karrel Dlute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon DIas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gon DIas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Karrel Dlute has been cut.
Dlute slips under a jab from Gon DIas.

Dlute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gon DIas's guard.
Dlute throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gon DIas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dlute content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Dlute stands up from Gon DIas's guard - Dlute perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gon DIas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dlute.
Gon DIas lands a head shot.
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!
Dlute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gon DIas.
Dlute shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gon DIas as he jumps to the side.
Gon DIas misses with a straight right.
Gon DIas takes a swing at Dlute's ribcage but misses.
Gon DIas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot.
Gon DIas thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dlute moves away.
Gon DIas throws an overhand right that lands on Dlute's shoulder, as Dlute tries to avoid the shot.
Dlute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dlute is breathing heavily.
Dlute has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gon DIas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dlute's head.
Gon DIas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gon DIas throws a looping overhand right but Dlute ducks down to avoid it.
Gon DIas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dlute rather than just go for the knockout.
Gon DIas swings for the body but Dlute moves out of range.
Gon DIas stuns Dlute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Gon DIas catches Dlute right on the button with a cross.
Raf Gon DIas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gon DIas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gon DIas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Dlute is rocked!
Gon DIas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dlute blocks a jab.
Gon DIas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dlute manages to avoid it.
Dlute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Dlute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gon DIas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dlute tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gon DIas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raf Gon DIas!