PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pudster Wudster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wudster
vs
Dalit

175 cm
30
162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

173 cm
30
164 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pudster Wudster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Dalit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wudster.

Wudster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Wudster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalit has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wudster is working for a kimura but Dalit is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wudster is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wudster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wudster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wudster wants to take a breather but Dalit is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wudster is looking for a kimura but Dalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wudster to get the leverage.
Dalit is staying active underneath Wudster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Wudster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalit defends it well.
Wudster wants to take a breather but Dalit is having none of it.

Wudster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalit sees it coming and defends easily.

Wudster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wudster is trying to work for a kimura but Dalit is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wudster is looking for a kimura here.

Wudster wants to work for an arm triangle but Dalit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four 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.
Dalit is not content to let Wudster control the position.

Wudster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Wudster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalit defends it well.

Wudster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalit is just riding it out for now. Wudster eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pudster Wudster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wudster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dalit swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Dalit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wudster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalit's waist but Dalit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wudster off to one side.
Dexter Dalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wudster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudster Wudster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Dalit. That snapped Wudster's head back.
Wudster shoots in and drives through. Dalit sprawls well.
Dalit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dalit lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Dalit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dalit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wudsters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dalit scores with the left hand. Wudster knows he should have avoided that one.
Wudster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalit pinned against the cage. Dalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dalit lands a body shot.
Dalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Wudster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wudster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dexter Dalit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wudster moves away.
Dalit feints and then cracks Wudster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wudster down.
Nice sprawl there from Dalit as Wudster shoots in.
Dexter Dalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Dalit both land. Nice combination.
Dalit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wudster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalit lands a jab to Wudster's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalit.
Wudster shoots for a takedown but Dalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wudster's hands.
Dalit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wudster's calf.
Dalit lands with an uppercut that bounces Wudster off the cage and back into range.
Dalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wudster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalit to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalit connects with a nice looking jab.
Wudster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Dalit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalit.
Dalit cracks Wudster with an open hand slap.
Wudster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalit's waist but Dalit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wudster off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wudster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dalit scores with a nice strike.
Dalit throws a nice looking combination but Wudster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalit lands with a right hand.
Wudster walks into a stiff left hand from Dalit.
Wudster shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalit tries to sprawl out of it but Wudster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Dalit both land. Nice combination.
Dalit lands with a hook. Wudster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalit as he avoids it easily.
Wudster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalit avoids it really well and circles away.
Wudster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wudster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dalit was covering up waiting for the punch and Wudster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wudster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Wudster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dalit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dalit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dalit!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wudster wants to control but Dalit postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Wudster going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wudster is looking to regain half guard here but Dalit keeps moving and retains side control.
Wudster can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalit tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Dalit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wudster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wudster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wudster somewhat.
Dalit lands the left hand.
Dalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wudster has time to react.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalit as he jumps to the side.
Dalit tries to score with a low kick but Wudster moves his leg out of the way.
Wudster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wudster shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wudster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudster Wudster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalit lands with a good body shot.
Dalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalit scores with a jab.
Dalit misses with a low kick.
Dalit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wudster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalit throws a right hand that Wudster ducks under and follows up with a left that Wudster also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown but Dalit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Dalit.
Wudster takes one to the side of the head.
Dalit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dalit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wudster moves forwards but Dalit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalit lands a nice shot to the body.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalit sprawls well. Dalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wudster gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wudster has time to react.
Dalit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wudster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalit is fending him off so far but Wudster persists. Nope, Dalit circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wudster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dalit jabs at Wudster's body.
Dalit throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit lands a slapping body shot.
Wudster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalit lands a jab to Wudster's midsection.
Wudster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dalit stuffs the takedown attempt from Wudster. Wudster gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalit scores with a jab to the body.
Wudster fails to land the takedown.
Wudster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wudster drops his hands momentarily and Dalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dalit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wudster's calf.
Dalit misses with a series of wild punches.
Wudster shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalit tries to sprawl out of it but Wudster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit scores with a shot to the body.
Dalit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wudster defending well as Dalit loads up on a big left hand.
Wudster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wudster with a body shot.
Wudster shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wudster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalit lands with a nice body punch.
Dalit lands with a nice body punch.
Dalit scores with a nice strike.
Wudster walks into a jab.
Wudster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalit sprawls well. Dalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wudster gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dalit as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wudster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wudster dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from Dalit both land. Nice combination.
Wudster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wudster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalit defends well and Wudster ends up having to push Dalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalit throws a series of punches but Wudster avoids them all with ease.
Wudster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Dalit.
Dalit punishes Wudster's body with a nice straight punch.
Wudster ducks right into an uppercut from Dalit.
Dalit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wudster.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wudster.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit lands a right hook to the body.
Wudster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
A victorious Dexter Dalit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.