PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Dylan (ranked 4179 p4p, 4059 weight class) and Alen Marcenaro (ranked 0 p4p, 395 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marcenaro's choice of entrance music: Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dylan
vs
Marcenaro

179 cm
23
150
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alen Marcenaro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dylan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcenaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
Dylan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcenaro is fending him off so far but Dylan persists. Nope, Marcenaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Dylan misses.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcenaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dylan counters with a three punch combo that has Marcenaro backing up. Marcenaro nods at Dylan to acknowledge the strikes.
Dylan throws a nice looking combination but Marcenaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcenaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dylan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Marcenaro tries to keep at a distance but Dylan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dylan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dylan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dylan jumps into guard, dragging Marcenaro to the mat.
Marcenaro throwing strikes but missing.
Marcenaro controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcenaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dylan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcenaro tries to stand but Dylan is controlling from the bottom.
Dylan keeping moving, preventing Marcenaro from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dylan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dylan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcenaro is looking for a sweep. Dylan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dylan is looking for a kimura here.
Dylan slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan is pressing down on Marcenaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcenaro is holding on for now.
Dylan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcenaro is looking for a sweep. Dylan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dylan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Marcenaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcenaro stops a takedown attempt from Dylan.
Marcenaro is trying to break the clinch but Dylan is controlling him.
Dylan avoids a wild elbow strike from Marcenaro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dylan has Marcenaro pressed against the cage.
Marcenaro misses with a knee to the head.

Dylan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Marcenaro gets to his feet - Dylan follows without any prompting.
Marcenaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dylan tries to avoid it but Marcenaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dylan to the ground. Dylan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Marcenaro rushes Dylan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dylan breaks from the clinch.
Marcenaro wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcenaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dylan pinned against the cage. Dylan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcenaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dylan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcenaro somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dylan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcenaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dylan defends well and Marcenaro ends up having to push Dylan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Dylan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dylan blocks the body kick.
Dylan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcenaro manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick by Marcenaro misses

and Dylan counters by clinching up.
Marcenaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dylan smiles and moves away.

Dylan forces Marcenaro back against the cage and clinches.
Marcenaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dylan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marcenaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Dylan.

Marcenaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcenaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dylan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcenaro scores with a head kick.

Dylan moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Dylan to work.
Dylan wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcenaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dylan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dylan avoiding damage as Marcenaro throws knees to the body.
Marcenaro trying to stall but Dylan improves his position.
Marcenaro stalling in the clinch but Dylan improves position.
Marcenaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Marcenaro.
Marcenaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marcenaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dylan gets underhooks to prevent Marcenaro's takedown attempt.
Marcenaro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dylan manages to pull guard.
Marcenaro trying to control but Dylan is working from the bottom.
Marcenaro wants to stand but Dylan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dylan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcenaro preventing the sweep.
Dylan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcenaro wants to control from the top but Dylan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dylan controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcenaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dylan lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcenaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcenaro trying to control the position but instead, Dylan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcenaro into the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Dylan gets an underhook and turns Marcenaro into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dylan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dylan.
Dylan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcenaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcenaro can't break the clinch.
Marcenaro lands with a right to the head.
Dylan stalling the fight.
Marcenaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcenaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like John Dylan has been cut.
John Dylan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dylan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcenaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcenaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Marcenaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dylan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dylan's cut.
That's time! Dylan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A lazy left from Marcenaro finds it's target.
Marcenaro wants to clinch.
Marcenaro shoots in but Dylan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dylan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Dylan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dylan darts in looking for a takedown but Marcenaro gets double underhooks and turns Dylan into the cage.

Dylan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marcenaro uses from the top position.
Dylan trying to control the position here.
Dylan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcenaro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcenaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Dylan is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan wants to sweep here but Marcenaro controlling him for the moment.
Dylan seems keen to control Marcenaro's posture.

Dylan working for a triangle but Marcenaro defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marcenaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dylan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcenaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcenaro's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dylan controlling the positon.

Dylan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dylan wants to control but Marcenaro manages to buck him off and is now in Dylan's guard! Nice work there by Marcenaro!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcenaro gets to his feet - Dylan follows without any prompting.

Dylan takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marcenaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dylan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dylan tries to counter by clinching up but Marcenaro breaks away and moves out of range.
John Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Marcenaro.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dylan sprawls well. Dylan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcenaro closes the distance but Dylan moves to the side
and Dylan counters with a head kick. That will keep Marcenaro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Dylan has managed to clinch.

Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcenaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcenaro stuffs the takedown.
Marcenaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dylan blocks it well.
Dylan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcenaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Dylan. Dylan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcenaro moves in looking to clinch but Dylan pushes him off.
Alen Marcenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcenaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Dylan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcenaro shoots in and drives through. Dylan sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan leaves Marcenaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Marcenaro with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dylan darts in looking for a takedown but Marcenaro gets double underhooks and turns Dylan into the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marcenaro can't get the takedown.
Alen Marcenaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dylan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dylan wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcenaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dylan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dylan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dylan!