PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Dille has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dille
vs
Rex

199 cm
23
283 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Dille is just out of range.
Dille misses with a double jab.
Dille tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rex.
Dille lands the left hand.
Dille lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dille.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Rex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dille lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like T Rex has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex is looking to clinch.
Dille avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rex swings for the body but Dille moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille throws a right and a left that Rex avoids nicely.
Dille throws a right and a left that Rex avoids nicely.
Dille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rex.
Rex misses with the combination.
Dille lands a jab-cross combination.
Rex misses with a hook.
A jab from Dille does it's job there.
Rex throws the left hand but Dille avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dille lands a body shot.
James Dille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dille's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dille duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dille lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Dille moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Dille scores with a four punch combination!
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dille sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
Rex looks gassed!
Dille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dille lands with an uppercut that bounces Rex off the cage and back into rage.
Dille drops Rex with a left right combo! Dille follows him down to the ground into side control.

Dille is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dille working away.
Rex throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Dille goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rex has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dille but great work by Rex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dille avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rex.

Rex is trying to get an arm triangle but Dille is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dille is looking to reverse the position.
Dille taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rex working the ground and pound.
Dille tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rex tries for a kimura but Dille is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dille takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dille is trying to control Rex's posture but Rex avoids it.
Dille is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dille dominated that round.
The cut man is working on T Rex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dille lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dille throws a shot to the body.
Dille lands a nice looking body shot.
Dille bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dille lands a two punch combo.
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!
Dille misses with the combination.
Rex needs to keep his hands up - Dille had a free shot at his head there.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Rex avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dille misses with a double jab.
Rex throws a head kick but Dille moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dille.

Rex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dille is trying to control Rex's posture but Rex avoids it.
Rex works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rex creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dille striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rex working the head with strikes.
Rex is working Dille over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rex working the ground and pound from side control.
Rex lands a nice forearm strike.
Dille takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dille tries to buck Rex off but Rex is having none of it.
Dille takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dille knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dille taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Dille's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dille is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rex can do to turn this around?
Rex working the head with strikes.
Dille is looking for a sweep.
Rex is looking to take a break and control but Dille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex gets to mount! Dille was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dille takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Rex goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dille turns into him and now he's in Rex's guard.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dille will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dille drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dille jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dille drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dille has Rex in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dille dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on T Rex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dille is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex.
Dille misses with a double jab.
Rex misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dille works the jab nicely.
Rex falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dille counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rex to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Nice body punch from Dille.
Rex looks to throw the jab but Dille is out of range.
Dille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rex.
Dille is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dille misses with a two punch combination.
Jab from Dille.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dille, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dille slips a straight right by Rex.
Rex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dille to score with a decent uppercut.
Dille lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dille misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dille was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rex waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dille.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dille scores with a hook.
Dille lands a glancing blow to the side of Rex's head.
Dille throws a series of punches but Rex avoids them all with ease.
Dille lands a body shot.
James Dille is winning the standup battle so far.
Dille with a nice cross.
Rex has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dille swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex misses with a leg kick.
Rex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dille.
Dille tries to bum rush Rex with a series of wild strikes but Rex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Dille.
Jab, jab by Dille - just one landing.
T Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James Dille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dille jabs at Rex's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Dille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dille, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dille!