PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Dillon (ranked 8906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 3753 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennie Dillon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dillon
vs
Knuckles

211 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

197 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 1, 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, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Bennie Dillon has been cut.
Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Knuckles misses with a double jab.
Dillon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dillon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knuckles!

Knuckles sneaks out the side door and pushes Dillon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillon.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Dillon.
Sloppy strikes from Knuckles. Those never looked like landing.
Dillon tries to counter with a takedown but Knuckles is quick to defend against it.
Dillon dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Dillon is looking for a counter combo.
Knuckles throws a combination that misses

and Dillon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knuckles!
Dillon is staying tight to Knuckles's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Dillon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knuckles, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles being controlled for a moment.
Knuckles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knuckles seems a little lost for a moment, as Dillon dominates the positioning.
Knuckles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knuckles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dillon staying calm.
Knuckles is pushing Dillon's head away, looking to escape. Dillon manages to hold on to the position though.
Dillon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knuckles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knuckles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillon in his tracks.
Dillon throws a wild hook but Knuckles just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Dillon gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Knuckles raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Knuckles!