PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Orten Theme Song. John Wesson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Dillinger's chin.

Dillinger
vs
Wesson

195 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Wesson closes the distance and clinches.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger jumps guard but Wesson stands there with Dillinger around his waist. Dillinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dillinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Wesson digs a right hand underneath Dillinger's ribcage. Dillinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses.
Dillinger wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger tries to land a knee to the head but Wesson blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Wesson - that landed with a thud.
Wesson presses Dillinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesson.
Dillinger takes a shot to the head.
Wesson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dillinger up against the cage.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Dillinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wesson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wesson.
Wesson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wesson lands a body punch.
Wesson is struggling to control the position.
Wesson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wesson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.

Dillinger is rocked!
Wesson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wesson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wesson scores with a shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Dillinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillinger seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wesson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dillinger.
Dillinger can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wesson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Wesson lands a left hand.
Wesson digs a right hand underneath Dillinger's ribcage. Dillinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
Wesson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wesson.
Wesson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Wesson to work.
Dillinger tries to pull guard but Wesson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillinger drops back down to his feet.
Wesson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wesson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wesson.
Dillinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wesson works on Dillinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Wesson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Wesson.
Wesson presses Dillinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
A shot in the inside from Wesson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Wesson lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Wesson.
Wesson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesson.
Wesson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wesson lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesson.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dillinger up against the cage.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson lands a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wesson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wesson cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Wesson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Wesson works on Dillinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Wesson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
A short body shot lands from Wesson as the two fighters clinch.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wesson dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wesson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Wesson moves away
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Wesson.

Dillinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wesson wants to stand up but Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a strike but Wesson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wesson is one step ahead there.
Wesson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
John Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Wesson's shoulder, as Wesson tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillinger.

Wesson clinches up with Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Wesson is leaning against Dillinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dillinger.
Wesson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wesson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Wesson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesson.
Wesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dillinger or not.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Wesson.
A hook to the body from Wesson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger takes a shot to the head.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesson.
Wesson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wesson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dillinger throws an elbow but misses.
John Wesson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dillinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wesson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Wesson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesson.
Wesson is leaning against Dillinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wesson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wesson stalls.
Wesson taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wesson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Wesson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesson.
Wesson lands with a light punch inside.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Wesson lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson gets through Dillinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wesson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson is working Dillinger over against the cage.
Dillinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Wesson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wesson lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wesson as the two fighters clinch.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson pushes Dillinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wesson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Wesson.
A body shot lands from Wesson.
Wesson works on Dillinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Wesson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wesson as the two fighters clinch.
Wesson avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger darts in trying to clinch
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wesson tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wesson to the ground. Wesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillinger has time to react.
Marcus Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesson throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson flashes Dillinger a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dillinger's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dillinger crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wesson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wesson!