PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadik Dildaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Oriley (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.

Dildaiev
vs
Oriley

188 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadik Dildaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Oriley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dildaiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oriley.
Dildaiev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oriley.
Dildaiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Oriley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oriley shoots in for a takedown but Dildaiev shows good takedown defense.
Dildaiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Oriley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dildaiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dildaiev tries for a takedown but Oriley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oriley shoots in but Dildaiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vadik Dildaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Oriley.
Dildaiev tries for a takedown but Oriley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oriley tries to clinch but Dildaiev moves out of range.
Dildaiev is looking to land body kicks.
Oriley feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dildaiev blocks a head kick by Oriley.
Oriley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dildaiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Oriley keeps control of Dildaiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriley prevents Dildaiev from breaking the clinch.

Dildaiev has hold of one of Oriley's legs. Oriley is fighting the takedown attempt but Dildaiev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dildaiev is stalling in the full guard.
Oriley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dildaiev is controlling him.
Dildaiev is pushing down on Oriley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oriley is fighting to maintain full guard but Dildaiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oriley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dildaiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriley is looking to get back to is feet but Dildaiev passes into side control.
Oriley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dildaiev.
Oriley is pushing Dildaiev's head away, looking to escape. Dildaiev manages to hold on to the position though.
Oriley wants to control but Dildaiev postures up.
Oriley is looking for a sweep.
Oriley is trying to control Dildaiev's posture but Dildaiev avoids it.

Dildaiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oriley has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dildaiev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oriley is looking to reverse the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dildaiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Dildaiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oriley tries to counter by closing the distance.

Dildaiev closes the distance and clinches.
Dildaiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oriley walks away with a smile on his face. Dildaiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dildaiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oriley as he jumps to the side.
Dildaiev with a poor takedown

and Oriley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dildaiev is breathing heavily.
Dildaiev stops a takedown attempt from Oriley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oriley can't get the takedown.

Dildaiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Oriley clinches with his opponent.
Dildaiev blocks a body shot from Oriley.
Dildaiev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oriley gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Oriley breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oriley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dildaiev is looking to counter the offense by Oriley and move into the clinch.

Dildaiev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oriley, pushing him back against the cage.

Dildaiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadik Dildaiev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dildaiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oriley's waist but Oriley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dildaiev off to one side.
Oriley is looking for the big counter here.
Oriley avoids the head kick by Dildaiev.
Dildaiev misses with the body kick

and Oriley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dildaiev!

Dildaiev sneaks out the side door and pushes Oriley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Oriley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dildaiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Dildaiev's guard now, I'm sure.

Dildaiev pushes Oriley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dildaiev is looking to land body kicks.
Oriley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dildaiev blocks it well.

Oriley rushes Dildaiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dildaiev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dildaiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oriley can do to turn this around?
Dildaiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Oriley to work.

Dildaiev pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dildaiev keeping moving, preventing Oriley from controlling successfully.
Dildaiev managing to control the position.
Dildaiev is trying to keep Oriley in close.

Dildaiev has his foot on Oriley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oriley works his way back into a safe position though.
Oriley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dildaiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oriley defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vadik Dildaiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dildaiev trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oriley shoots in and drives through. Dildaiev sprawls well.

Oriley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dildaiev is trying to drag Oriley to the mat but Oriley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadik Dildaiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oriley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dildaiev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oriley stops a takedown attempt from Dildaiev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oriley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dildaiev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dildaiev stalks Oriley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oriley's face. Oriley staggers backwards, shaken.
Oriley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oriley shoots in for a takedown but Dildaiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dildaiev shoots in but Oriley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vadik Dildaiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Oriley fails with the takedown.
Oriley shoots in for a takedown but Dildaiev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dildaiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dildaiev misses with a takedown attempt - Oriley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dildaiev moves into range and clinches up with Oriley.
Dildaiev tries to break the clinch but Oriley is controlling the position.
Oriley throws a head punch that misses.
Oriley jumps guard but Dildaiev stands there with Oriley around his waist. Oriley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dildaiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Oriley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dildaiev is trying to push Oriley away but Oriley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadik Dildaiev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Oriley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oriley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dildaiev circles away.
Oriley with a poor takedown

and Dildaiev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dildaiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oriley.
Oriley letting Dildaiev take a breather here.

Oriley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dildaiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oriley defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oriley feints and as Dildaiev raises his hands in defense, Oriley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dildaiev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Oriley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vadik Dildaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Oriley.
Oriley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dildaiev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oriley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vadik Dildaiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Oriley manages to break the clinch.
Vadik Dildaiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oriley stuffs the takedown.
Oriley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dildaiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dildaiev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oriley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oriley keeping full guard, as Dildaiev tries to pass.

Oriley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dildaiev defends it easily.
Oriley being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dildaiev stops Oriley from standing up.
Dildaiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oriley stuffs the takedown attempt from Dildaiev. Dildaiev gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Dildaiev with that takedown attempt.

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.
A head kick misses from Oriley.
Oriley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dildaiev counters with a left and a right that stings Oriley.
Oriley goes for a double leg but Dildaiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dildaiev continues to drive forward.
Oriley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dildaiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dildaiev misses with a kick to the body.
Dildaiev throws a head kick that misses.

Oriley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dildaiev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Oriley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Oriley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vadik Dildaiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oriley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dildaiev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadik Dildaiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dildaiev 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadik Dildaiev!