PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jig Aboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Piece of Shit Car by Adam Sandler. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aboo
vs
Dillinger

190 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Rivers Edge Nutrition
JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jig Aboo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger lands with a kick to the temple. Aboo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marcus Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dillinger pushes Aboo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aboo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillinger misses with a knee to the head.
Dillinger misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aboo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aboo tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Dillinger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dillinger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dillinger landing shots from mount.

Aboo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dillinger.
Dillinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aboo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aboo is working hard here to advance position.
Dillinger raining down shots from the mount!
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aboo is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Dillinger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dillinger working for a guillotine from mount but Aboo is in no mood to give up.
Aboo is trying to reverse the position but instead Dillinger has taken his back - oops!
Aboo is breathing heavily.

Dillinger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dillinger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Aboo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.

Dillinger looking to break Aboo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aboo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dillinger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dillinger doesn't have the hooks in and Aboo manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aboo scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dillinger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aboo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dillinger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aboo's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aboo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aboo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dillinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aboo is looking for a sweep. Dillinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aboo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dillinger pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger trying to control the action but Aboo is working from the bottom.
Aboo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aboo tries to get out of the position.

Dillinger is working for a kimura but Aboo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four 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.
Aboo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dillinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aboo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Aboo tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.

Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aboo defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aboo gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dillinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aboo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aboo lands in his opponent's guard.

Dillinger working for a triangle but Aboo defends it easily.
Dillinger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Dillinger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aboo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dillinger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aboo's back instead.
Dillinger keeps control of the position as Aboo tries to break free.
Marcus Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Aboo rolls, trying to escape but Dillinger keeps control of the position.
Dillinger has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aboo.
Aboo is trapped and Dillinger is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dillinger has the hooks in. Aboo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Aboo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aboo tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Aboo to escape the position.

Dillinger has his arm under Aboo's chin here. Game over son! Dillinger squeezes tightly and Aboo is forced to tap out!

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