PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Baga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Dillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Baga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Baga
vs
Dillian

194 cm
23
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Baga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Dillian!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Baga has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dillian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dillian avoids the strikes from Baga.
Dillian wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Dillian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baga thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Baga.
Baga misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baga throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Baga throws a sloppy strike and Dillian uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Dillian has ended up in Baga's guard.
Baga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillian prevents Baga from getting back to his feet.
Baga keeping moving, preventing Dillian from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Dillian wasn't active enough on the ground.

Dillian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dillian throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dillian is looking to take a break and control but Baga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baga is trying to buck Dillian off.
Baga is looking for a sweep.
Dillian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Dillian is trying to get an arm triangle but Baga is defending well.
Baga is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Baga is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian working the ground and pound but Baga is defending the strikes.

Dillian stands up.
Baga misses with a two punch combination.

Baga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baga throws a big right hand that misses.
Baga postures up in Dillian's guard and throws a big left but Dillian blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baga preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baga throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillian trying to control the position.
Dillian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baga.
Dillian is trying to keep Baga in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dillian wants to sweep but no luck.
Baga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Baga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Baga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baga moves into the clinch successfully.

Baga jumps into guard, dragging Dillian to the mat.

Baga pushes Dillian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dillian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baga.
Baga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Baga lands.

Baga has closed the distance and engaged Dillian in a clinch.
Baga stops a takedown attempt from Dillian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillian has him pressed against the cage.

Baga gets control of Dillian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baga has his hands on Dillian's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ali Baga.

Baga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baga with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baga throwing strikes from guard but Dillian blocks nicely.
Baga postures up in Dillian's guard and throws a big left but Dillian blocks it.
Dillian working a defensive guard here.
Baga throwing strikes from guard but Dillian blocks nicely.
Baga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baga throws a big elbow that misses.
Baga with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baga postures up.
Baga throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baga is one step ahead there.

Baga gets to his feet - Dillian follows without any prompting.
Dillian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dillian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baga swivels and escapes.
Baga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dillian's head.

Baga moves into the clinch.
Dillian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baga smiles and moves away.
Ali Baga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Dillian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baga clinches.
Dillian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baga's efforts to push away.
Baga prevents a takedown attempt there.

Baga pulls guard.
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!
Dillian prevents Baga from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillian wants to control from the top but Baga keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Baga dominated that second round.
That's time! Baga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baga fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Baga moves into the clinch successfully.
Baga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baga is trying to break the clinch but Dillian has him pressed against the cage.
Dillian jumps guard but Baga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Baga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Dillian.
Baga is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillian has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Baga.
Baga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillian is defending well for now.
Baga lands a shoulder strike.
Dillian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Baga pulls guard effortlessly.
Baga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillian is controlling him.
Baga 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.
Baga is adopting a defensive guard.
Ali Baga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ali Baga.
Dillian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baga tries to avoid it but Dillian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baga to the ground. Baga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillian.

Baga takes the fight into the clinch.

Dillian gets control of Baga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baga is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillian has wrist control.
Dillian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baga is one step ahead there.
Baga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baga postures up in Dillian's guard and throws a big left but Dillian blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillian wants to sweep here but Baga controlling him for the moment.
Baga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baga throws a strike but Dillian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baga pulls Dillian in to control the position.

Baga scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Baga closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Baga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Baga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillian gets back to half guard.
Dillian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bob Dillian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baga thows a huge punch but Dillian dodges it nicely.
Dillian is looking for a sweep. Baga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Baga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Baga!