PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Dillard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dillard
vs
Staal

170 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Staal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal takes a swing at Dillard's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Dillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal throws a nice looking combination but Dillard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Staal fails to land with a series of punches.
Staal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staal looks to land a combination but Dillard avoids it well.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Dillard misses its intended target.
Staal misses with a hook.
Staal punishes Dillard's body with a nice straight punch.
Staal swings for the body but Dillard moves out of range.
Staal misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Staal does no damage.
Staal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Staal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staal.
Staal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dillard rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Staal misses.
Dillard avoids the body shot from Staal.
Dillard avoids the body shot from Staal.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillard manages to avoid it.
Staal misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Staal throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dillard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Staal won't be happy with that.

Dillard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dillard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Dillard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Staal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dillard but great work by Staal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Staal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Staal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Staal is posturing up here but Dillard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Staal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Staal has to tap! Slick submission there by Dillard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Dillard!
Kirk Dillard retains his lightweight title!