|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Dillabrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillabrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Will Rock You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.
 |
|
 |
| 163 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Dillabrandt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Dillabrandt's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dillabrandt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Dillabrandt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillabrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillabrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dillabrandt with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt misses with a left hand
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillabrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Dillabrandt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillabrandt can't get the takedown.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillabrandt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is pushing Dillabrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillabrandt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dillabrandt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is trapped and Dillabrandt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Dillabrandt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dillabrandt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smith is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Dillabrandt is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Dillabrandt is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Dillabrandt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillabrandt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dillabrandt blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillabrandt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillabrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Dillabrandt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
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.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Bo Ma Ye Fight Club inform me that Dillabrandt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dillabrandt won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dillabrandt is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillabrandt counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
Dillabrandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillabrandt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working for a triangle but Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillabrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith has Dillabrandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Dillabrandt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dillabrandt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Dillabrandt seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
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.
Dillabrandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to improve his position but Dillabrandt is controlling well.
Dillabrandt is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillabrandt is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith wants to control but Dillabrandt is keeping busy.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillabrandt's guard.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Dillabrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Dillabrandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillabrandt dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dillabrandt shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Dillabrandt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Dillabrandt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillabrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillabrandt. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dillabrandt finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Dillabrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Dillabrandt drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Dillabrandt wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cody Dillabrandt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillabrandt tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thows a huge punch but Dillabrandt dodges it nicely.
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dillabrandt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Dillabrandt tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillabrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Dillabrandt cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillabrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dillabrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillabrandt as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Dillabrandt improves position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillabrandt is defending well for now.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Dillabrandt's takedown attempt.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillabrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillabrandt sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillabrandt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Cody Dillabrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
