PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Dillon (ranked 24890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 6633 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Masvidal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dillon
vs
Masvidal

161 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cruz Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Masvidal !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dillon tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Dillon has the dominant position.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Dillon has Masvidal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dillon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masvidal tumbling to the mat - Dillon dives into Masvidal 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masvidal working for a triangle but Dillon defends it easily.
Dillon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dillon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masvidal is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masvidal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Masvidal controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Dillon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Masvidal clinches.

Masvidal drags the fight down to the ground.

Dillon drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Dillon off! Dillon jumps back into Masvidal 's guard.
Masvidal is pulling down on Dillon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dillon, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillon wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillon misses with a head kick.
Dillon sets himself, and Masvidal steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillon avoids it this time.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Masvidal clinches.
Dillon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Masvidal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Masvidal clinches up with Dillon and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal jumps guard but Dillon stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal trying to control the position but instead, Dillon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masvidal into the cage.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillon avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon can't get the takedown.

Dillon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masvidal being controlled here momentarily.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Dillon is keeping the position.
Masvidal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Masvidal trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillon is retaining full guard.

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

Masvidal forces Dillon back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Dillon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dillon to keep the fight standing.
Dillon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillon jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Dillon around his waist. Dillon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Masvidal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Masvidal wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing Masvidal from standing up.
Jorge Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillon wants to sweep here but Masvidal controlling him for the moment.
Dillon has control of Masvidal 's left arm, preventing Masvidal from doing any damage.

Masvidal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Dillon dodges the punch combination from Masvidal .
No luck for Masvidal with that takedown attempt.

Dillon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal , pushing him back against the cage.
Dillon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillon avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Masvidal gets control of Dillon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Masvidal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dillon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal .
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dillon avoids it easily.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Dillon.
Masvidal misses with a takedown
and Dillon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal .

Masvidal pushes Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Dillon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Masvidal .
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Masvidal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Dillon thuds a left hand into Masvidal 's body.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Cruz Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Dillon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dillon.
Cruz Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon takes a swing at Masvidal 's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Masvidal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Masvidal moves into the clinch.

Masvidal pulls guard effortlessly.
Masvidal trying to control the position.

Dillon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dillon tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Dillon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillon misses with a combination

and Masvidal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masvidal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Dillon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Masvidal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal tries to roll but Dillon sticks to his back.
Dillon trying to control momentarily.
Cruz Dillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Dillon looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!