PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demonic has chosen The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dibbley
vs
Demonic

180 cm
27
166 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

184 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duane Dibbley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demonic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibbley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Demonic moves into the clinch.
Dibbley letting Demonic take a breather here.

Dibbley gets control of Demonic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dibbley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demonic wants to control from the top but Dibbley keeps moving.

Dibbley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dibbley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dibbley is looking for a triangle but Demonic pushes his legs off easily.
Dibbley being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.
Demonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dibbley is keeping the position for now.
Dibbley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dibbley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dibbley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dibbley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.

Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.
Demonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dibbley is being controlled here.
Dibbley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demonic is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic is looking to advance position but Dibbley won't allow it.
Demonic trying to control the action but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dibbley is trying to get back to full guard.
Demonic passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demonic wants to control the pace but Dibbley is squirming around nicely.
Dibbley is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demonic controlling the pace for now.
Dibbley is looking to improve his position but Demonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Dibbley tries to lock up and control but Demonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demonic controlling from mount.
Dibbley can't escape the position.
Demonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demonic.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown but Demonic shows good takedown defense.
Demonic misses with a lunging right hand

and Dibbley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dibbley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dibbley is working for a submission of some sort.

Dibbley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Demonic gets back to full guard.
Dibbley won't allow Demonic to sweep him here.
Demonic has Dibbley pulled in close to control his posture.
Dibbley trying to control the position from guard on top but Demonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibbley throws a strike but Demonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Demonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Demonic wants to control but Dibbley is keeping him busy.
Dibbley can't do much from the bottom here.
Dibbley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Demonic controlling the pace.
Dibbley wants to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley is refusing to be controlled, as Demonic sits in half guard.
Demonic wants to pass to mount but Dibbley is defending the position.

Dibbley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dibbley gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demonic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Demonic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Demonic.
A hook to the body from Demonic.
Dibbley has Demonic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demonic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demonic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dibbley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demonic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Dibbley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body punch.
Demonic lands with a left to the head.
Demonic has a couple of punches blocked by Dibbley.
Dibbley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demonic is pressed up against the cage. Dibbley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demonic down to the mat. Demonic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demonic lunges at Dibbley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dibbley's hand.
Demonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dibbley tries to keep at a distance but Demonic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dibbley tries to score a body lock takedown but Demonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demonic scores with a shoulder strike.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Demonic.
Demonic cracks Dibbley with a nice body shot.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demonic lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic slows down the pace here.
Dibbley jumps guard but Demonic stands there with Dibbley around his waist. Dibbley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demonic lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Demonic.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demonic lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demonic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demonic pushes Dibbley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demonic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic cracks Dibbley with a nice body shot.

Dibbley breaks from the clinch.
Demonic looks to land a right hand but Dibbley moved out of range.
Demonic misses with a looping right.
Dibbley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demonic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dibbley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Demonic counters with a right hand to the body.

Demonic moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demonic - that landed with a thud.
Demonic lands a right hand.
Demonic lands with a right to the head.
Dibbley is working for takedown but Demonic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demonic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demonic stalling in the clinch.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demonic scores with a shot to the side of Dibbley's head.
Demonic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Dibbley wants to get back to striking at distance but Demonic won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demonic.
Demonic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Demonic lands with a right to the head.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibbleys head.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic pushes Dibbley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demonic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dibbley goes for a takedown attempt but Demonic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demonic loads up on a big right hand but Dibbley slips the punch.
Demonic throws a jab when Dibbley was well out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Demonic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dibbley fails to pull guard.
Demonic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Demonic.
Dibbley has had enough of the clinch but Demonic keeps him there for the moment.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Dibbley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demonic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dibbley.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands a body punch.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Demonic lands with a light punch inside.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Demonic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demonic.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dibbley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demonic pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Demonic closes the distance and clinches.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Demonic.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demonic effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic lands an uppercut.
Dibbley blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
A bit of stalling here from Demonic.
Demonic digs a right hand underneath Dibbley's ribcage. Dibbley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Demonic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demonic.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demonic gets underhooks to prevent Dibbley's takedown attempt.
Demonic scores with a shot to the side of Dibbley's head.
Demonic stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibbley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demonic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Demonic lands with a straight right. Dibbley didn't see that one coming.
Demonic throws a lazy uppercut

and Dibbley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dibbleyis looking to pass into half guard but Demonic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Demonic is in guard.
Demonic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dibbley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dibbley is retaining full guard.
Demonic trying to control but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
Demonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dibbley is retaining full guard.

Demonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dibbley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demonic has managed to get both his arms back between Dibbley's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demonic trying to control but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
Dibbley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dibbley has his foot on Demonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Demonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demonic.
Dibbley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demonic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Demonic rushes Dibbley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Demonic.
Nice body punch from Demonic.
Dibbley has had enough of the clinch but Demonic keeps him there for the moment.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dibbley wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Dibbley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dibbley up against the cage.
Demonic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Demonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Demonic lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic works on Dibbley's body with a couple of short punches.
Demonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Demonic's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Demonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demonic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demonic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dibbley up against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley tries to circle away but Demonic has him pinned against the cage.
Demonic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demonic.

Dibbley gets tackled into the cage by Demonic. Demonic maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demonic fails to land.
Demonic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.

Dibbley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Demonic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dibbley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic won't allow it.
Demonic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dibbley's efforts to push away.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Demonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demonic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibbley or not.
Demonic is working Dibbley over against the cage.
Demonic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Demonic.
Dibbley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demonic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Demonic.
Demonic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.
Dibbley can't get the takedown.
Demonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demonic is pressed up against the cage. Dibbley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demonic down to the mat. Demonic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dibbley tries to keep at a distance but Demonic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Well,Dibbley is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
Demonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic gets underhooks to prevent Dibbley's takedown attempt.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Demonic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demonic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demonic.
Demonic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibbley or not.
A short right from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demonic scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Demonic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Demonic tries a body shot but Dibbley blocks it.
A hook to the body from Demonic.
Demonic is leaning against Dibbley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duane Dibbley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demonic lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demonic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Demonic!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Demonic!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Demonic!

Demonic wins by unanimous decision!