PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lewis Dillinger
vs
Pozar

180 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

180 cm
26
154 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dillinger counters with a head kick.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pozar rushes Dillinger and presses him up against the cage.
Dillinger tries to pull guard but Pozar won't allow it.

Pozar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pozar manages to end up in side control.
Dillinger is trying to control Pozar's posture but Pozar avoids it.

Dillinger sneaks out the side door and pushes Pozar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pozar shoots in but Dillinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Dillinger. No joy for Pozar on that attempt.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pozar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pozar looks winded!
Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillinger has Pozar up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pozar tightens his grip and picks Dillinger up, before dumping him to the ground. Dillinger manages to land in guard.
Dillinger wants to stand but Pozar is controlling the position.
Dillinger pulls Pozar in close to prevent any damage.

Dillinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dillinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Pozar from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to stand but Pozar is controlling the position.
Dillinger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dillinger wants to stand but Pozar is controlling the position.
Dillinger pulls Pozar in close to prevent any damage.
Pozar pushes down on Dillinger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dillinger is positioning himself well to prevent Pozar advancing to mount.
Dillinger gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pozar has gone for a leg lock! Dillinger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pozar's guard.

Dillinger throwing strikes from guard but Pozar blocks nicely.
Dillinger won't allow Pozar to sweep him here.

Pozar looking for a guillotine here but Dillinger defends easily.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pozar has his foot on Dillinger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillinger works his way back into a safe position though.
Dillinger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pozar's guard.
Dillinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Dillinger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dillinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pozar is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger leaves Pozar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Pozar blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marc Lewis Dillinger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pozar is just out of range.
Pozar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dillinger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillinger.

Pozar is looking for a triangle but Dillinger pushes his legs off easily.
Dillinger cracks Pozar with a solid left hand.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pozar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillinger defends well.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger trying to control but Pozar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pozar keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pozar is trying to keep Dillinger in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pozar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillinger defends it nicely.
Pozar fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.

Dillinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dillinger slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Pozar dodges it nicely.
Pozar tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.

Pozar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dillinger prevents Pozar from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillinger is working away from the top position though.
Dillinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pozar tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.

Dillinger moves into range and clinches up with Pozar.
Pozar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands.

Pozar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Pozar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dillinger closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pozar is trying to break free.

Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger throws a head kick that half lands.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pozar can do to turn this around?
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Dillinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pozar fails to land the takedown.
And Dillinger counters with a quick kick to the body but Pozar blocks it.
Pozar is breathing heavily.
Dillinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pozar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillinger tries to avoid it but Pozar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillinger to the ground. Dillinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pozar shoots in for a double leg but Dillinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Lewis Dillinger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Dillinger moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dillinger is pressed up against the cage. Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillinger down to the mat. Dillinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pozar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Pozar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pozar somewhat.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pozar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a head kick that Pozar semi-blocks.
Pozar tries to clinch up.
Pozar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dillinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dillinger wants to stand but Pozar is controlling his arm.
Pozar being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pozar sneaks back into half guard.

Pozar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pozar is looking to control Dillinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pozar avoid being mounted?
Dillinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pozar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.

That's two 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.
Pozar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Pozar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pozar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pozar is looking for a triangle but Dillinger pushes his legs off easily.
Dillinger wants to stand and escape but instead Pozar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dillinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pozar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Dillinger has his hands on Pozar's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pozar tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pozar clinches.
Dillinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Pozar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pozar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pozar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Marc Lewis Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pozar somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger darts in and clinches Pozar up against the cage.
Dillinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pozar.

Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillinger sprawls well. Dillinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pozar gets slowly back to his feet.

Dillinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pozar is trying to defend but Dillinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Lewis Dillinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillinger 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Lewis Dillinger!
After winning the bout, Marc Lewis Dillinger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pozar Pozar spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.