PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Israel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Exterberra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Israel
vs
Exterberra

169 cm
27
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Israel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Exterberra!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exterberra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Israel slaps away a takedown attempt from Exterberra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Exterberra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dante Exterberra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Israel looks to throw the jab but Exterberra is out of range.
Exterberra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Exterberra with that takedown attempt.
Dick Israel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Exterberra.
Exterberra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Israel as he jumps to the side.
Exterberra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Exterberra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Israel throws a series of strikes that have Exterberra backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exterberra looks for a takedown but Israel sprawls well.
Israel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Israel connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Exterberra is defended easily by Israel.
Exterberra fails with the takedown
and Israel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exterberra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Israel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Israel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Israel connects with a crisp jab.
Israel lunges at Exterberra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exterberra's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exterberra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Israel is fending him off so far but Exterberra persists. Nope, Israel circles away and we're back to standing.
Exterberra looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Israel!

It looks like Dante Exterberra has been cut.
Exterberra fails with a takedown attempt.
Israel jabs Exterberra right on the nose. Exterberra blinks but takes it well.
Exterberra is trying desperately to land a takedown but Israel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Exterberra.
Israel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Israel.
Good standup being displayed there by Israel as he connects with a hook.
Exterberra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Israel connects with a combination that backs up Exterberra into the cage. Israel lands a flurry of punches that gets past Exterberra's guard. Exterberra is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Israel bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Israel!