PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 74 p4p, 9 weight class) and I Am (ranked 116 p4p, 14 weight class). Am has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dillashaw Junior
vs
Am

169 cm
35
146 lbs
33 - 23 - 3

175 cm
32
149 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Am's side.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillashaw Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Am.
Am blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Am throws a jab when Dillashaw Junior was well out of range.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dillashaw Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Am counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior is trying to escape the position but Am is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Am is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillashaw Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dillashaw Junior stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Am trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away.

Am is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillashaw Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dillashaw Junior will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dillashaw Junior seems a little lost for a moment, as Am dominates the positioning.
Dillashaw Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Am tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Am has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Am trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Am looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Am moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillashaw Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Am blocks the low kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws an off balance right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Am shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillashaw Junior pinned against the cage. Dillashaw Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Am's head backwards.
Am throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Am on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Am throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.

Dillashaw Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Am to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Am not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Am can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior looking to control.
Am preventing the sweep.
Am showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
Am stays in close to Dillashaw Junior's body and controls the position.
Dillashaw Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Am stands and throws Dillashaw Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dillashaw Junior is pushing Am's head away, looking to escape. Am manages to hold on to the position though.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Am tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior wants to control but Am postures up.
Am tries to advance to mount but Dillashaw Junior denies him.

Am tries for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior is defending well.
Dillashaw Junior is being controlled here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Am throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Am's sensitive parts.
Am gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
Am blocks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Am stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Am goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Am paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Am misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a thumping low kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Am's front leg but catches the back leg as Am tries to avoid it.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Am takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am misses with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dillashaw Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dillashaw Junior!
Dillashaw Junior is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Am's belly button to the back.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Am.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Am throws out a counter right but Dillashaw Junior avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick. Am smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillashaw Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a body kick but Am moved away.
Dillashaw Junior sets himself, and Am steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillashaw Junior avoids it this time.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillashaw Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Am misses with a takedown attempt
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a left to the body.
Am's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Am.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior blocks the body kick.
Am takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Dillashaw Junior as Am shoots in.
Am moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Am throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dillashaw Junior on the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Am is looking for the big counter here.
Am checks a leg kick nicely.
Am blocks the body kick.
Am misses with an uppercut
and Dillashaw Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dillashaw Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Am with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillashaw Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Am throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am looks to land a body kick but Dillashaw Junior moved away.
Am connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right.
Dillashaw Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dillashaw Junior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Am shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillashaw Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Am's front leg but catches the back leg as Am tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dillashaw Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Am gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice body kick.
Am goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Am on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right.
Am is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Am.
Dillashaw Junior throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Am throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior digs a good body shot into Am's ribs.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Am.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
Am drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior defends it well.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am lands with a kick to the temple. Dillashaw Junior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Am avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillashaw Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Am tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a big counter combination but Am scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Am releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab. Am acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Am takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Dillashaw Junior finds it's way through Am's defenses.

Dillashaw Junior instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillashaw Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Am lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Am tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Am is looking for a takedown.
Am misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Am has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Am blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Am.
Am lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior had his way with I Am in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Dillashaw Junior scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Am is out of range and Dillashaw Junior settles back down.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Am throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a left hand but Am moved out of range nicely.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Am uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Am looks for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Am misses the target.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Am has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dillashaw Junior.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior lands a head kick!
Dillashaw Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Am jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillashaw Junior.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillashaw Junior blocks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Am on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Am wants to counter with a clinch but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Dillashaw Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillashaw Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Am walks into a straight right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a cross.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Dillashaw Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Am on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Am is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dillashaw Junior can't fight it off and eventually Am manages to take the fight to the floor. Dillashaw Junior looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillashaw Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
I Am has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillashaw Junior keeping full guard, as Am tries to pass.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Am slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Am wants to pass the guard but Dillashaw Junior is keeping the position.
Dillashaw Junior wants to sweep here but Am controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Am tries to get to full guard but Dillashaw Junior has control of the leg.
Am is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Dillashaw Junior moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Am.

And that's the end of the fight!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.