PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 3549 p4p, 311 weight class) and JD Dayley (ranked 6171 p4p, 437 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Plutov
vs
Dayley

178 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

177 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JD Dayley!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov throws a leg kick which misses Dayley's front leg but catches the back leg as Dayley tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Plutov. Those never looked like landing.
Plutov throws a front kick aimed at Dayley's knee but Dayley avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Dayley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Plutov's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
Dayley unleashes a big counter combination but Plutov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Dayley unleashes a big counter combination but Plutov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dayley avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Dayley feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a leg kick

and Dayley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Iron Fist Gym inform me that Dayley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dayley looking to pass the guard.
Plutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dayley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dayley won't allow Plutov to sweep him here.

Plutov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayley walks into a stiff left hand from Plutov.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Dayley avoids it well.
As Plutov backs off Dayley throws a huge counter combo but Plutov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Dayley moves out of range easily.
Dayley throws a counter combo.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
Dayley throws a counter combo.
Dayley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov cracks the inside of Dayley's front leg.
Plutov tries to bum rush Dayley with a series of wild strikes but Dayley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayley.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayley.
Dayley is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
As Plutov backs off Dayley throws a huge counter combo but Plutov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Dayley counters with a shoot takedown. Plutov fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov 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.

Plutov throws a shot to the body.
Dayley slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
Dayley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov throws a combination that misses

and Dayley counters with a takedown into side control.
JD Dayley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dayley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plutov, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov is trying to control Dayley's posture but Dayley avoids it.

Dayley tries for a kimura but Plutov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dayley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plutov has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Plutov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dayley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dayley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Plutov is trying to control Dayley's posture but Dayley avoids it.
Dayley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Plutov is avoiding damage well.
Dayley in side control, throwing shots but Plutov defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Dayley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plutov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plutov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dayley landing a few strikes.
Dayley throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Dayley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dayley is trying to get an arm triangle but Plutov is defending well.
Dayley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dayley swings around for an armbar but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dayley's guard.

Plutov stands up and waves to Dayley to follow him.
Dayley blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Dayley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dayley throws out a counter right but Plutov avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Dayley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dayley blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov fakes the leg kick and cracks Dayley in the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayley blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a low kick.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Dayley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plutov moves in looking to clinch but Dayley pushes him off.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Dayley tries to counter it with a takedown but Plutov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plutov throws a head kick but Dayley moves out of range.
Dayley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plutov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Dayley in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like JD Dayley has been cut.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dayley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Dayley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plutov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov landing knees to the head.
Dayley wants to take the fight to the mat but Plutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Dayley.
Dayley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.

Dayley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Dayley managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Good body shot from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayley is defending well for now.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Dayley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
Dayley is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dayley - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Plutov, and another! Dayley is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov thanked the fans post fight for their support.