PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dillinger
vs
Edwards

185 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger throws a combination that misses

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edwards.

Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that misses.

Dillinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.

Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brad Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dillinger has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.

Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dillinger darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.

Dillinger pulls Edwards into guard.
Dillinger is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.

Edwards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edwards has managed to get both his arms back between Dillinger's legs - danger averted.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.

Dillinger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dillinger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense.
As Dillinger backs off Edwards throws a huge counter combo but Dillinger manages to avoid it all.
Edwards has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dillinger is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Dillinger has managed to clinch.
Edwards is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dillinger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Edwards regains guard.
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillinger controls the pace.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Dillinger is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edwards's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dillinger rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
And Edwards tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillinger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Dillinger shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Dillinger pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards throws a counter combo.
Dillinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
Edwards tries to counter with a clinch but Dillinger shakes him off and moves away.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?

Dillinger has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillinger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dillinger controlling Edwards's posture.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Dillinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.

Dillinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dillinger cracks Edwards with a solid left hand.

Dillinger gets to his feet - Edwards follows without any prompting.
Dillinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillinger. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails with the takedown
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.

It looks like Craig Edwards has been cut.

Dillinger moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.

Dillinger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillinger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.

Dillinger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edwards's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Dillinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Edwards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dillinger goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.

Dillinger drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dillinger gets to his feet - Edwards follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Craig Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.

Dillinger drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Dillinger passes Edwards's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Edwards on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dillinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

Dillinger in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Edwards tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dillinger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Dillinger!