PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kormrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chapo Dilma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Chapo Dilma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kormrok
vs
Chapo Dilma

200 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Kormrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Chapo Dilma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kormrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kormrok ducks under a wild hook from Dilma.
Dilma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kormrok counters with a right hand to the body.

Dilma drives through and clinches with Kormrok against the cage.
Kormrok has a couple of punches blocked by Dilma.
Still in the clinch, Kormrok scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kormrok.
Dilma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kormrok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dilma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kormrok's elbow.
Dilma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Dilma.
Kormrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilma trying to control the position but instead, Kormrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilma into the cage.
Kormrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kormrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilma taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kormrok.
Dilma just leaning against Kormrok, taking a breather.
Dilma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kormrok leaning against his opponent.

Kormrok gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kormrok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dilma tries to roll over but Kormrok keeps him under control.
Kormrok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kormrok is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormrok working over Dilma with some ground and pound. Dilma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kormrok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilma's head.
Dilma wants to improve his position but Kormrok is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilma wants to control but Kormrok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dilma is trying to get back to full guard.
Kormrok wants to pass the guard but Dilma is defending well.
Dilma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kormrok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Kormrok there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilma tries to roll over but Kormrok keeps him under control.
Kormrok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dilma trying to control but Kormrok postures up.
Ground and pound from Kormrok.
Dilma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kormrok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kormrok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilma defends it well.
Kormrok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilma tries to get to full guard but Kormrok has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kormrok.
Kormrok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kormrok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dilma is staying active underneath Kormrok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kormrok winds up and cracks Dilma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kormrok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kormrok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kormrok is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dilma is looking to get to half guard.
Kormrok with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dilma misses with a takedown attempt
and Kormrok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dilma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Von Kormrok has been cut.
Kormrok avoids a kick to the body.
Dilma wants to clinch up but Kormrok keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Kormrok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kormrok.
Dilma fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kormrok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilma has his takedown stuffed
and Kormrok counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kormrok.

Kormrok steps into range and cracks Dilma with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dilma flops backwards and Kormrok dives into his guard looking to finish!

Dilma is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kormrok arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dilma's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Von Kormrok!