PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dessler comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - I'm a soldier. Rain has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dessler
vs
Rain

168 cm
39
148 lbs
38 - 17 - 4

166 cm
30
138 lbs
13 - 2 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dessler misses
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Dessler moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dessler.
Billy Dessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dessler misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain connects with a single shot there.
Rain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dessler checks it well.
Dessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dessler lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Dessler tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Rain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dessler counters with a good, hard body kick but Rain shrugs it off.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain moves out of range as Dessler throws a body kick.
Dessler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Rain.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dessler tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Dessler misses with a straight left.
Dessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Dessler - just one landing.
Rain connects with a leg kick. Dessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rain digs a good body shot into Dessler's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Dessler throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Dessler shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dessler is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Dessler's shoulder, as Dessler tries to avoid the shot.
Rain scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dessler.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Dessler.
Dessler throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dessler misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.
Dessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Rain lands with a straight right. Dessler didn't see that one coming.
Rain throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Dessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rain doesn't seem phased though.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Dessler.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Dessler seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Dessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
A quick step to the side and Dessler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
Rain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dessler in his tracks.
Dessler throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Rain pushes Dessler away with a front kick.

Rain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dessler to the mat! Dessler manages to get full guard.
Rain wants to control from the top but Dessler keeps moving.
Dessler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rain is controlling him.
Rain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rain trying to control but Dessler is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is trying to control the position but Rain postures up.
Dessler seems keen to control Rain's posture.
Dessler keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
Dessler keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dessler pulls Rain in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Dessler misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
Billy Dessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Rain.
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!
Dessler wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rain works over Dessler's head and body with a nice combination.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rain swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
As Rain tries to get set, Dessler tries to push him back and clinch up but Rain manages to avoid the attempt.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dessler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rain somewhat.
Dessler lands a head kick!
Dessler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dessler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rain is able to avoid easily.
Dessler throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain cracks Dessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dessler kicks Rain off and gets back to his feet.
Rain throws the left hand but Dessler avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dessler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Dessler tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Dessler throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Dessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dessler on the side of the head.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Dessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Dessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dessler lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Dessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Dessler.
Dessler takes one to the side of the head.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler blocks a jab.
Dessler throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Dessler moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws out a powerful jab.
Rain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dessler tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Dessler throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dessler cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
Dessler wants to clinch
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain lands a head kick!
Dessler throws a head kick that misses.
Dessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dessler walks into a left hand.
Rain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dessler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Dessler is predictable there
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dessler tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Dessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Rain.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Dessler moves away and avoids it.
Dessler is looking for a counter combo.
Rain throws a low kick but Dessler moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dessler lands with a kick to the temple. Rain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Rain avoids the head kick by Dessler.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dessler. Dessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Rain ducks right into an uppercut from Dessler.
Rain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain lands a nice hook to Dessler's body. Dessler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dessler feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain scores with the left hand. Dessler knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dessler.
Nice shot by Rain.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Dessler moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dessler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy body kick from Dessler
and Rain counters with a right hand to the body.
Dessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick but Dessler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rain wants to slow Dessler down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dessler.
Dessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dessler throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Dessler connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Dessler avoids it.
Nice body kick from Rain.
Rain shoots in and drives through. Dessler sprawls well.
Rain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Dessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dessler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Dessler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain moves out of range as Dessler throws a body kick.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dessler throws out the jab.
Dessler throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Dessler moved out of range.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Dessler throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rain throwing shots but Dessler is blocking nicely.

Dessler pushes Rain off and gets back to his feet.

Rain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dessler to the ground. Rain is now in Dessler's guard.

Dessler manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain working aggressively here.
Dessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dessler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Dessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler avoids the body shot from Rain.
Dessler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Dessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Dessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titan Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dessler checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Dessler.
Dessler misses with a hook
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
Rain jabs at Dessler's body.
Dessler avoids the head kick by Rain.
Rain motions for Dessler to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Rain misses.
Dessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dessler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Dessler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dessler.
Rain clobbers Dessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dessler slips a straight right by Rain.
Dessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dessler ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain flicks out a counter leg kick but Dessler steps away.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Dessler lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dessler, which made it look bad.
Billy Dessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Rain.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dessler throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Dessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dessler throwing a counter right hand but Rain manages to avoid it.
Dessler throws a leg kick
and Rain counters with a right hand to the body.
Dessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
Dessler throws a chopping leg kick but Rain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Dessler tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
And Rain tries to counter it with a takedown but Dessler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dessler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rain - the referee stops the clock and Dessler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rain. Dessler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dessler throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Dessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dessler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Rain.
I've got Rain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!
Titan Rain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Billy Dessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Garbage decision. Bullshit'.