PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Tostao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber has chosen ruff ryders' anthem as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Tostao
vs
Weber

176 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
31
170 lbs
11 - 43 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Tostao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dillon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber misses with a few strikes there.

Tostao tries to keep at a distance but Weber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weber is trying to break the clinch but Tostao has him pressed against the cage.
Tostao looking for a takedown.
Weber tries to circle away but Tostao has him pinned against the cage.
Tostao has Weber pushed against the cage.
Tostao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weber is trying to push Tostao away but Tostao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weber gets underhooks to prevent Tostao's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Tostao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tostao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weber is defending well.
Tostao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weber gets underhooks to prevent Tostao's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber is trying to break the clinch but Tostao is controlling him.
Tostao wants a takedown but no success here.
Tostao is breathing heavily.
Weber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tostao tries to pull guard but Weber holds him up against the cage and eventually Tostao drops back down to his feet.
Weber can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber is trying to break the clinch but Tostao is controlling him.
Tostao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weber's efforts to push away.
Weber can't break the clinch.
Tostao is looking for a takedown.
Tostao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tostao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weber throws a right hand that Tostao ducks under and follows up with a left that Tostao also avoids with ease.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tostao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber throws a right and a left that Tostao avoids nicely.
Tostao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weber tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tostao counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber is pushing Tostao's head away, looking to escape. Tostao manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tostao working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tostao trying to control the position but Weber is working away.
Weber seems a little lost for a moment, as Tostao dominates the positioning.
Weber tries to escape but Tostao is in control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weber wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tostao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tostao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tostao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tostao lands a couple of digs.
Tostao prevents Weber from getting back to his feet.
Weber keeping full guard, as Tostao tries to pass.
Tostao prevents Weber from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tostao 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weber throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tostao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tostao prevents Weber from getting back to his feet.
Tostao trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
Tostao controlling from the top position.
Tostao won't allow Weber to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tostao forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Tostao dominated that round.
That's time! Tostao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Weber fails to land with a series of punches.
Tostao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Tostao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tostao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weber sprawls and moves away.
Weber tries to clinch but Tostao moves away

and Tostao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tostao.
Tostao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tostao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tostao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tostao wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tostao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tostao stops Weber from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tostao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weber can do to turn this around?
Tostao content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weber throws a combination that misses

and Tostao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tostao wants to free his trapped foot but Weber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tostao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tostao wants to control but Weber is keeping him busy.
Tostao tries to pass to full mount but Weber defends it.
Joao Tostao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tostao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weber wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tostao stalling.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weber closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber tries to clinch but Tostao is having none of it.
Tostao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weber sprawls and moves away.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber misses with the combination.
Tostao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weber throws a combination that misses

and Tostao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weber's guard.
Tostao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tostao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tostao happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tostao fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tostao taking a breather here.
Weber is not content to let Tostao control the position.
Tostao landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tostao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weber keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Tostao dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Weber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weber swinging wildly here.
Tostao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber wants to clinch up but Tostao keeps it at a distance.
Tostao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tostao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weber sprawls and moves away.
Weber is pawing at Tostao, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Tostao's nose. Tostao is badly hurt! Weber pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Tostao tries desperately to hold on but Weber is relentless in his assault! As Tostao receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Weber away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Weber!
Dillon Weber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ding dong'.