PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Dilashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg has chosen Detroit's Ghetto by FloFloSounds as his entrance music. TJ Dilashaw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dilashaw
vs
Bragg

225 cm
25
174 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

179 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry
Master Lee's One Stop

Top Dogs

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Dilashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Bragg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilashaw blocks a jab.
It looked like Dilashaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dilashaw blocks a jab.
Bragg just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilashaw looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bragg closes the distance and clinches up with Dilashaw, looking for a takedown. Bragg pushes Dilashaw against the cage but Dilashaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Bragg misses.
As Bragg looks to move away, Dilashaw throws a big counter combo bu Bragg just gets out of the way.
Bragg misses with a hook.
As Bragg looks to move away, Dilashaw throws a big counter combo bu Bragg just gets out of the way.
Dilashaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bragg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dilashaw gets caught flat footed, as Bragg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bragg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bragg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bragg tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilashaw is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilashaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bragg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dilashaw wants to stand but Bragg is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bragg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dilashaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bragg on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bragg throws an elbow that misses. Dilashaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bragg's guard. Nice move by Dilashaw!

Dilashaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bragg is trying to keep Dilashaw in close.
Bragg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bragg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bragg tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilashaw is just out of range.
Dilashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bragg.

Bragg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dilashaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bragg is in Dilashaw's guard.
Bragg wants to pass the guard but Dilashaw is keeping the position.
Bragg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bragg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragg looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Dead North MMA inform me that Bragg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bragg prevents Dilashaw from getting back to his feet.

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

Bragg takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bragg tries to break free but Dilashaw pushes him back against the cage.
Dilashaw lands a good knee to the midsection. Bragg won't want to take too many of those.
Bragg misses with a body punch.
Bragg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dilashaw after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bragg has closed the distance and engaged Dilashaw in a clinch.
Dilashaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dilashaw stalling.
Bragg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilashaw is defending well.
Dilashaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bragg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dilashaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dilashaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bragg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilashaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Dilashaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilashaw lands a damaging elbow.
Dilashaw landing knees to the body.
Dilashaw prevents the takedown attempt.
TJ Dilashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Bragg.

Dilashaw manages to break the clinch.
Dilashaw tries to clinch but Bragg is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dilashaw.

It looks like Donny Bragg has been cut.
Bragg with a poor takedown
and Dilashaw counters with a left to the body.
Bragg is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilashaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donny Bragg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilashaw leaves Bragg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dilashaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bragg.
Dilashaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bragg after a bit of a struggle.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilashaw lands an elbow inside.
Dilashaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilashaw.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilashaw.
Dilashaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dilashaw.
Bragg takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bragg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dilashaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bragg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow.
Dilashaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dilashaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dilashaw landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dilashaw.
Dilashaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dilashaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Bragg is looking for a takedown.
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dilashaw.
Dilashaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dilashaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bragg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilashaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilashaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilashaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Dilashaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dilashaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bragg's face.
Bragg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dilashaw taking a breather.
Dilashaw tries for a takedown but Bragg manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Dilashaw.
Bragg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Dilashaw lands an elbow just above Bragg 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bragg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bragg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dilashaw lands an elbow inside.
Dilashaw lands a damaging elbow.
Bragg trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilashaw.
Dilashaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dilashaw.
Bragg takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bragg looking for a takedown.
Dilashaw lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Dilashaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Bragg's cut.
That's time! Dilashaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dilashaw tries to clinch there but Bragg circles away.
Dilashaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bragg sprawls well. Bragg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dilashaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Bragg shoots in for a takedown but Dilashaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilashaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bragg throws an off balance right hand
and Dilashaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bragg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dilashaw.
Dilashaw lands an elbow that stopped Bragg in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dilashaw obliges.
Bragg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Dilashaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg being controlled against the cage.
Dilashaw tries to stall but Bragg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Dilashaw breaks from the clinch.
Bragg looks to land a right hand but Dilashaw moved out of range.
Bragg throws a hook but Dilashaw blocks it.
Bragg throws a body punch but Dilashaw moves out of range.
Dilashaw moves in looking to clinch but Bragg pushes him off.
Dilashaw tries to clinch but Bragg moves out of range.

Bragg rushes Dilashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilashaw working Bragg over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dilashaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bragg's defenses.
Dilashaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dilashaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dilashaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Bragg gets an underhook and turns Dilashaw into the cage.
Dilashaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Dilashaw working Bragg over with knees to the body.
Dilashaw lands an elbow inside.
TJ Dilashaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Dilashaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilashaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bragg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bragg looking to slow down the pace here.
Dilashaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dilashaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bragg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dilashaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilashaw.
Dilashaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Bragg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Dilashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dilashaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Dilashaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow.
Bragg takes an elbow to the temple.
Bragg wants a takedown but no success here.
Dilashaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dilashaw effectively controlling the action here.
Bragg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilashaw has him pressed against the cage.
Bragg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dilashaw avoiding damage.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dilashaw gets underhooks to prevent Bragg's takedown attempt.
Dilashaw effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Bragg takes a knee right on the jaw!

Bragg has clasped his hands together around Dilashaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bragg wants to control but Dilashaw is keeping him busy.

Bragg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bragg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bragg with the ground and pound but Dilashaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Dilashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilashaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Dilashaw!