PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Andrakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dillard
vs
Andrakovski

170 cm
28
146 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

170 cm
29
140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Andrakovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillard is looking to clinch.
Andrakovski misses with a few strikes there.

Andrakovski gets caught napping as Dillard dives in and scores a takedown. Andrakovski manages to retain guard.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrakovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrakovski wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard passes Andrakovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andrakovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrakovski has control of Dillard's left arm, preventing Dillard from doing any damage.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Andrakovski is looking to sweep but instead, Dillard has passed into half guard.
Dillard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrakovski keeps working.
Andrakovski is looking to improve his position.
Andrakovski is refusing to be controlled, as Dillard sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dillard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dillard's back!

Andrakovski looking for the RNC.

Andrakovski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andrakovski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dillard trying to control the action but Andrakovski just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrakovski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dillard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Andrakovski is looking for the choke from the back position but Dillard is controlling his hands well.
Andrakovski tries to keep control of the position but Dillard is staying busy.

Andrakovski looking for the choke from the back.
Dillard trying to get back to his feet but Andrakovski is in full control for now.
Andrakovski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dillard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andrakovski's guard. Nice work there by Dillard.
Dillard stops Andrakovski from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrakovski is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrakovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillard is really struggling to control Andrakovski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillard is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirk Dillard just wasn't active enough.
Andrakovski fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Andrakovski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circling - Andrakovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Andrakovski rushes Dillard and presses him up against the cage.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrakovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillard tries a body shot but Andrakovski blocks it.
Andrakovski tries to circle away but Dillard has him pinned against the cage.
Dillard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrakovski blocks an uppercut.

Andrakovski manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dillard or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrakovski which made him look bad.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown but Andrakovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrakovski fails with the takedown

and Dillard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andrakovski's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to sweep here but Dillard controlling him for the moment.

Andrakovski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dillard fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dillard enables Andrakovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dillard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillard being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Andrakovski from controlling successfully.
Andrakovski wants to pass the guard but Dillard is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Andrakovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andrakovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillard pinned against the cage. Dillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andrakovski sprawls well. Andrakovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillard gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrakovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrakovski wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski is looking to take a break and control but Dillard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Andrakovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Andrakovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrakovski prevents Dillard from escaping the position.

Andrakovski decides to stand back up.
Andrakovski throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrakovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Kirk Dillard has been cut.
Andrakovski misses with a right hand

and Dillard counters by clinching up.
Andrakovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dillard successfully pulls guard.

Andrakovski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillard, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrakovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillard shoots in but Andrakovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Andrakovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dillard gets tackled into the cage by Andrakovski. Andrakovski maintains the clinch.
Dillard stops a takedown attempt from Andrakovski.
Dillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrakovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrakovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dillard tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dillard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrakovski trying to control but Dillard postures up.
Andrakovski is looking to escape.
Andrakovski regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andrakovski scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Andrakovski. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Andrakovski darts in and clinches Dillard up against the cage.
Andrakovski is trying to break the clinch but Dillard has him pressed against the cage.

Andrakovski wants the takedown. Dillard is fighting it off but Andrakovski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dillard's guard against the cage.
Andrakovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillard is retaining full guard.
Dillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrakovski preventing the sweep.
Andrei Andrakovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Andrakovski from controlling successfully.
Andrakovski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Andrakovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrakovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrakovski misses the jab.

Andrakovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrakovski.
Andrakovski is trying to stall.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrakovski smiles and moves away.
Kirk Dillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrakovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillard working aggressively here.
Dillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillard throws a head punch that misses.
Dillard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andrakovski 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 Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Andrakovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillard prevents Andrakovski from breaking the clinch.
Dillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dillard has Andrakovski pressed against the cage, preventing Andrakovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dillard wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrakovski.
Andrakovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillard can't find room to land a body shot as Andrakovski controls the action.
Dillard misses with some punches.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but Andrakovski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillard jumps into guard, dragging Andrakovski to the mat.
Andrakovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Andrakovski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Andrakovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrakovski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Andrakovski!