PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Day (ranked 2144 p4p, 627 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 126 p4p, 83 weight class). Dilbrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Champ is Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Domonic Dilbrandt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Day
vs
Dilbrandt

170 cm
29
146
13 - 11 - 1

173 cm
23
148
11 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vanguard Athletics and Laundry

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 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Day is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Day has managed to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Day gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt letting Day take a breather here.
Dilbrandt is struggling to control the position.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.

Day turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Day manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Day control the position.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dilbrandt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt prevents Day from moving into mount.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day working away.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
Day slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Day thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Day takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Day tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs.
Day staying calm.
Day trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt 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.

Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeps trying to improve his position.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Day wants to pass to mount but Dilbrandt is defending the position.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Day lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the action here.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Day's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Day's back!
Day tries to escape but Dilbrandt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dilbrandt avoiding Day 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Day's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Day is in bad spot here.
Dilbrandt punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dilbrandt trying to control momentarily.
Dilbrandt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Day trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dilbrandt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Day wants to control his opponent's hands but Dilbrandt gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt has the hooks in. Day is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Day covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Day.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Day is rocked!

Day gets a clinch.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day has Dilbrandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilbrandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dilbrandt after a bit of a struggle.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dilbrandt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.

Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Day! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.