PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dillan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You - Queen. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dillan
vs
Maloney

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Dillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stryder Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillan ducks under a wild hook from Maloney.
Maloney slips a straight right by Dillan.

Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maloney effectively controlling the action here.
Maloney scores with a shot to the side of Dillan's head.

Dillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillan missing with a left hand there. Maloney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stryder Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dillan there.

It looks like Stryder Maloney has been cut.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Dillan blocks a head kick by Maloney.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Maloney misses.
Maloney loads up on a big right hand but Dillan slips the punch.
Dillan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maloney in his tracks.

Maloney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maloney scores a nice knee to the body.
Maloney stalling in the clinch but Dillan improves position.

Maloney gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney trying to control but Dillan is working from the bottom.
Dillan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maloney's guard.
Dillan with a flurry of punches that miss.

Maloney is looking for a triangle but Dillan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dillan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maloney, up you get!

Maloney clinches up with Dillan and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maloney looks gassed!

Dillan breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Maloney misses
and Dillan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dillan with a nice cross.
Dillan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maloney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dillan pulls guard.
Dillan wants to stand and escape but Maloney is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillan has wrist control.
Maloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dillan pushes Maloney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maloney throws a head kick but Dillan moves out of range.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Pete Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Maloney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillan tests Maloney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillan lands with a hook. Maloney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillan.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Maloney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Dillan misses.
Dillan avoids the head kick by Maloney.
Dillan's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Dillan coming out on top.
Dillan misses with a hook.
Maloney tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillan lands with a shot to the body.
Maloney drops his hands momentarily and Dillan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dillan cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Dillan with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillan with a jab.
Dillan lands a glancing blow to the side of Maloney's head.
Maloney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maloney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillan misses with a wild combination.
Dillan scores with a nice right hand.
Dillan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick
and Dillan counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dillan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maloney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maloney to score with a decent uppercut.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Dillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stryder Maloney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maloney.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses.
Dillan cracks a nice hook into Maloney's ribs.
Dillan slips under a jab from Maloney.
Maloney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dillan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillan lands with a nice body punch.
Maloney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maloney looks to clinch
and Dillan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maloney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Dillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maloney moves out of range as Dillan strikes.
Dillan cracks Maloney with a good jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maloney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillan swings for the body but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Maloney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillan which made him look bad.
Maloney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillan tests Maloney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillan misses with the combination.
Dillan misses with a leg kick

and Maloney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but Dillan blocks it.
Maloney misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillan scores with a hook to the body.
Dillan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maloney has him pressed against the cage.

Dillan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloney swings for the body but Dillan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dillan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dillan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dillan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maloney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillan keeps the fight on the outside.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillan circles away.
Dillan misses with a double jab
and Maloney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pete Dillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Maloney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maloney looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stryder Maloney.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Dillan tries to land a front kick but Maloney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Maloney.
Dillan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillan.
Maloney throws a head kick that half lands.
Maloney misses with a straight left.
Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Maloney as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Maloney misses the target.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maloney with a nice cross.
Dillan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maloney.
Maloney tries for a takedown but Dillan circles away easily
and Dillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Maloney throws a nice head kick!
Dillan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maloney just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Maloney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dillan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maloney throws a leg kick but Dillan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillan jabs at Maloney's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Dillan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stryder Maloney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillan lands with a nice body punch.
Maloney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maloney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maloney tries to clinch
and Dillan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maloney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maloney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side.
Maloney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pete Dillan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maloney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dillan.
A right-left combo lands from Dillan.
Maloney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maloney checks a low kick from Dillan.

Maloney has closed the distance and engaged Dillan in a clinch.
Dillan wants to get back to striking at distance but Maloney won't allow it.
Maloney landing knees to the body.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dillan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dillan is trying to stall.
Dillan works on Maloney's body with a couple of short punches.

Maloney breaks the clinch.
Dillan misses with an uppercut. Maloney saw that one coming.
Maloney connects with a crisp jab.
Dillan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Dillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillan looks to land a combination but Maloney avoids it well.
Maloney scores with a kick to the body.
Maloney throws a series of punches but Dillan avoids them all with ease.
Dillan misses with a straight left.
Dillan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maloney is just out of range.
Maloney tries to clinch but Dillan moves out of range.
Stryder Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillan throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Dillan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maloney is looking to clinch.
Maloney misses with a looping left.
Dillan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney staying out of range there.

Maloney moves into the clinch successfully.
Maloney keeps control of Dillan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maloney trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maloney.
Dillan tries to break the clinch but Maloney is controlling the position.
Dillan is trying to break free.
Maloney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dillan up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillan.
Maloney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maloney prevents Dillan from breaking the clinch.
Maloney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillan smiles and moves away.
Pete Dillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stryder Maloney.
Maloney tries to clinch there but Dillan circles away.
Maloney misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Maloney or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillan which made him look bad.
Maloney drops his hands momentarily and Dillan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four 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.
Dillan throws out a loose jab but Maloney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maloney fails with the takedown
and Dillan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maloney.
Dillan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maloney was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillan.
Dillan tries to bum rush Maloney with a series of wild strikes but Maloney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillan has had enough of the clinch but Maloney keeps him there for the moment.
Maloney lands a nice elbow.
Maloney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maloney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dillan manages to break the clinch.
Dillan connects with a solid leg kick.
Pete Dillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney throws a sloppy head kick and Dillan moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Dillan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillan, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Dillan!