PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Ilyukha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dog
vs
Ilyukha

225 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilya Ilyukha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Ilyukha on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Ilyukha on that attempt.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Ilyukha shoots in.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Mad Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilyukha is just out of range.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilyukha. Ilyukha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dog is fending him off so far but Ilyukha persists. Nope, Dog circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slips under a jab from Ilyukha.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Ilyukha was not able to check.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Ilyukha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Mad Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ilyukha's knee momentarily.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ilyukha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog misses with a kick to the body

and Ilyukha counters with a head kick that drops Dog to the mat! Dog scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Ilyukha moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Ilyukha tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Ilyukha tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ilyukha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha misses with a hook.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Ilyukha misses with a two punch combination.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilyukha pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Ilyukha shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ilyukha shoots for a double leg takedown but Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Ilyukha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Ilyukha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ilyukha misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a head kick.
Ilya Ilyukha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilyukha shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ilyukha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha has a takedown stuffed.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ilyukha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilyukha gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
Ilyukha wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilyukha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Ilyukha closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Ilyukha pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Ilyukha.
A head kick misses from Dog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Ilyukha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ilyukha.
Dog is looking to wear down Ilyukha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Ilyukha counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ilyukha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilyukha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.
Ilyukha shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ilyukha throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dog as he jumps to the side.
Dog throws a push kick but Ilyukha slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilyukha misses the jab.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Ilyukha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilyukha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilyukha somewhat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Dog swings for the body but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dog counters with a big head kick but Ilyukha shrugs it off.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyukha tries for a takedown but Dog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha fails with the takedown
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ilyukha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog throws a head kick but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Ilyukha moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilyukha is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ilyukha blocks a head kick by Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilyukha dives in and grabs Dog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes down on Ilyukha's head and hops out.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Ilyukha.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog throws a lazy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a solid body kick.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Ilyukha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Ilyukha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilyukha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilyukha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilyukha with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Ilyukha was not able to check.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilyukha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog connects with a high kick.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilyukha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilyukha avoids the head kick by Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Dog.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog throws a series of punches but Ilyukha moves out of range.
Ilyukha doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Ilyukha avoids the body shot from Dog.
Ilyukha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dog counters with a head kick.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Ilyukha fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilyukha is looking to clinch.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilyukha.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilyukha.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilyukha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilyukha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog!