PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Stapleden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stapleden
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

165 cm
30
159 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

182 cm
32
159 lbs
20 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Stapleden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stapleden as he jumps to the side.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown

and Stapleden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stapleden.
Stapleden is stalling here.
Stapleden wants to take the fight to the mat but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets underhooks to prevent Stapleden's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Stapleden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stapleden up against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slows down the pace here.
Stapleden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's elbow.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stapleden moves in looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Stapleden.
Stapleden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz enables Stapleden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls Stapleden in to control the position.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a triangle but Stapleden pushes his legs off easily.
Stapleden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stapleden cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a solid left hand.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapleden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Stapleden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stapleden has managed to get both his arms back between Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's legs - danger averted.
Stapleden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for a guillotine here but Stapleden defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stapleden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stapleden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stapleden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stapleden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to keep a closed guard but Stapleden is proving a slippery customer.
Stapleden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
Stapleden is in close to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stapleden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working for a triangle but Stapleden defends it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems keen to control Stapleden's posture.
Stapleden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stapleden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stapleden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stapleden content to stall in guard here.
Stapleden landing with the ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping full guard, as Stapleden tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stapleden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stapleden is in close to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controls Stapleden momentarily but Stapleden frees himself.
Stapleden chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stapleden appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Stapleden. No joy for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on that attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stapleden pinned against the cage. Stapleden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillon Stapleden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Stapleden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Stapleden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz struggling a bit here.
Stapleden is working Washengtoneo Bandairrezz over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleden trying to control the action but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stapleden in side control lands a decent elbow.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is rocked!
Stapleden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is still in real trouble! Can Stapleden finish him?
Stapleden lands some shots froms side control.
Stapleden lands a strong strike to the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That's dazed him! Stapleden looking to finish here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Stapleden lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Stapleden!
Our winner, Dillon Stapleden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stepped up to the mic, saying 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.