PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Dillinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kang
vs
Dillinger

178 cm
27
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Kang.
Dillinger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kang throws a head kick that Dillinger semi-blocks.
Nick Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang throws a head kick that misses
and Dillinger counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Kang misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Kang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dillinger moves into range and clinches up with Kang.

Dillinger jumps guard and drags Kang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kang tries to stand but Dillinger is controlling from the bottom.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.

Dillinger has his foot on Kang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kang wants to stand but Dillinger is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger is trying to keep Kang in close.
Kang wants to stand but Dillinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger controls Kang momentarily but Kang frees himself.

That's two 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.
Dillinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kang tries to stand but Dillinger is controlling from the bottom.
Kang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillinger controlling the position.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dillinger wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Dillinger looking to sit in guard and control but Kang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillinger, not yet.
Dillinger has a closed guard, preventing Kang from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dillinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kang trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillinger's guard.
Kang postures up.
Kang wants to stand but Dillinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kang's guard.

Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dillinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Kang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Dillinger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt - Kang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kang throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Brad Dillinger has been cut.
Kang misses with a wild combination.
Kang tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger wants to counter the offense by Kang and move into the clinch position.
Kang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Kang tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.

Dillinger decides to pull guard.
Kang wants to stand but Dillinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang won't allow Dillinger to get back to his feet.

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dillinger clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kang's efforts to push away.
Kang tries to break free but Dillinger pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nick Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Dillinger.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Kang tries to break the clinch but Dillinger is controlling the position.
Kang is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.
Dillinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kang's efforts to push away.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two 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.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Kang is having none of it.
Kang throws a head kick that misses.
Nick Kang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kang throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dillinger has managed to clinch.
Dillinger looking for a takedown.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dillinger.
Kang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillinger.

Dillinger manages to break the clinch.
Kang takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Dillinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kang with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kang as Dillinger shoots in.
Kang connects with a high kick.

Dillinger closes the distance and clinches.
Kang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.
Kang stops a takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger is trying to pull guard but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Kang wants to break free but Dillinger has control.
Kang can't break the clinch.
Kang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kang is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillinger has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang is trying to push Dillinger away but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kang is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kang down to the mat. Kang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dillinger clinches.
Dillinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dillinger pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Kang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brad Dillinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Dillinger checks a leg kick nicely.
Kang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillinger throws a counter combo.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Kang.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Kang.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Dillinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kang is wise to it.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kang tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kang to the ground. Kang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
Nick Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger shoots for a takedown but Kang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kang throws a series of punches but Dillinger avoids them all with ease.

Dillinger closes the distance and pushes Kang back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Kang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kang walks away with a smile on his face. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Kang.
Dillinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Nick Kang is winning the standup battle so far.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Kang leaves Dillinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range and Kang settles back down.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Dillinger moves out of range easily.
Kang tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Dillinger's head and hops out.
Kang throws a quick counter head kick but Dillinger was just out of range.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kang blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kang tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kang to the ground. Kang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kang.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Kang.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Kang.
A head kick misses from Kang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang throws a head kick that misses.
Kang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kang is fending him off so far but Dillinger persists. Nope, Kang circles away and we're back to standing.
Kang looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kang is fending him off so far but Dillinger persists. Nope, Kang circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger avoids the head kick by Kang.
Kang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kang misses with a head kick.
Kang looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Kang throws a nice head kick!
Nick Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Kang throws the kick towards the body but Dillinger avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger is looking for the big counter here.

Dillinger drives through and clinches with Kang against the cage.
Kang is trying to break free.
Kang has had enough of the clinch but Dillinger keeps him there for the moment.
Kang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Dillinger has him pressed against the cage.

Dillinger gets control of Kang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillinger is proving hard to escape from.
Dillinger trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Kang!
Nick Kang thanked the fans post fight for their support.