PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 578 p4p, 78 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 420 p4p, 57 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dillashaw Junior
vs
Spector

169 cm
38
146 lbs
41 - 29 - 3

166 cm
40
143 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

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 41 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Spector has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillashaw Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Spector off the cage and back into range.
Spector lands a jab.
A low kick from Spector misses
enabling Dillashaw Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Spector avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Spector.
Dillashaw Junior looks for the body kick but Spector saw that one coming.
Spector raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight right.
Spector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector looks for the body kick but Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dillashaw Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spector in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spector avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Dillashaw Junior landing knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Dillashaw Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spector blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Spector gets through Dillashaw Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spector lands with a left to the head.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw Junior misses with some punches.
Spector lands a shoulder strike.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spector lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spector.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spector misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
Spector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Spector blocks with his arms.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Spector blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector misses with the head strike.
Dillashaw Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dillashaw Junior looks to throw the jab but Spector is out of range.
Spector throws a front kick aimed at Dillashaw Junior's knee but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a low kick but Spector moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spector! But no joy.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spector lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dillashaw Junior takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillashaw Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice uppercut.

Dillashaw Junior has managed to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spector.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Spector avoids the damage to the body.
Dillashaw Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spector scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
Spector working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
Dillashaw Junior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Spector avoids the damage to the body.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spector lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Spector prevents Dillashaw Junior from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee strike.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Spector blocks it.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spector has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spector on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
Spector misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Spector blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillashaw Junior.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Spector.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spector prevents a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spector.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior is trying to force a seperation but Spector has the dominant position.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
A short left from Spector.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Spector taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dillashaw Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillashaw Junior slips a straight right by Spector.
It looked like Dillashaw Junior was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior sizes up Spector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Jab from Spector.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillashaw Junior checks a low kick from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that misses
and Spector counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector just misses with a punch to the body.
Spector stuns Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillashaw Junior's sensitive parts.
Dillashaw Junior takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick but Spector moves out of range.
Spector appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Spector slips under a jab from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Spector's shoulder, as Spector tries to avoid the shot.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spector swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Spector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector lands a front kick.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Spector.
Spector connects with a right hand. Dillashaw Junior shakes it off.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spector.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spector throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Spector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Spector as he connects with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Spector checks it.
Spector lands a leg kick that knocks Dillashaw Junior off balance momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Spector blocks the leg kick.
Spector is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab.
Spector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector checks the leg kick.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Spector 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Dillashaw Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spector throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a push kick.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Spector down by chopping away at his legs.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dillashaw Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Spector throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Spector moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw Junior's shoulder, as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spector counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Spector.
Spector tries to clinch but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
Dillashaw Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillashaw Junior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a sloppy body shot

and Spector holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spector lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spector lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillashaw Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Spector.
I think Spector 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

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