PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fazzone (ranked 7678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrock Dillick (ranked 23799 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fazzone
vs
Dillick

191 cm
24
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Fazzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrock Dillick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fazzone after a bit of a struggle.
Fazzone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillick's defenses.

It looks like Tyrock Dillick has been cut.
Dillick is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Fazzone pulls Dillick into guard.
Fazzone keeping moving, preventing Dillick from controlling successfully.
Fazzone is pulling down on Dillick's head. It's preventing any offense from Dillick, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillick is looking to stand up but Fazzone won't let him.
Fazzone wants to stand but Dillick is controlling the position.
Fazzone seems keen to control Dillick's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dillick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fazzone's guard.
Fazzone won't allow Dillick to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fazzone is pressing down on Dillick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dillick working some strikes from top position.
Dillick with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillick with a nice head shot there.
Fazzone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazzone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillick manages to get himself to full guard.

Dillick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fazzone 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.
Dillick wants to stand up but Fazzone is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dillick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fazzone pulls Dillick into guard.
Dillick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazzone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fazzone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dillick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dillick tries to break the clinch but Fazzone is controlling the position.
Dillick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fazzone avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Fazzone.
Dillick is trying to maintain a safe position but Fazzone gets an underhook and turns Dillick into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fazzone.
Nice body punch from Fazzone.
Dillick has a couple of punches blocked by Fazzone.
Stalling in the clinch from Fazzone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fazzone lands an elbow inside.
Fazzone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dillick pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fazzone moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazzone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillick's efforts to push away.
Fazzone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillick.
Dillick misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillick trying to stall but Fazzone improves his position.
Dillick tries to score a body lock takedown but Fazzone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Fazzone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrock Dillick.
Fazzone lands a nice shot to the body.

Fazzone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fazzone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrock Dillick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dillick closes the distance and pushes Fazzone back into the cage.
Fazzone stalls.

Fazzone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazzone thumps Dillick with a low kick.

Fazzone rushes Dillick and presses him up against the cage.
Fazzone leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fazzone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fazzone jumps guard and drags Dillick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fazzone keeping moving, preventing Dillick from controlling successfully.

Fazzone wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillick.

Fazzone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fazzone is in Dillick's guard.

Dillick is working an open guard so Fazzone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fazzone looks to land a combination but Dillick avoids it well.

Fazzone has Dillick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fazzone has Dillick pushed against the cage.
Fazzone has Dillick pushed against the cage.
Dillick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fazzone smiles and moves away.

Fazzone gets caught flat footed, as Dillick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fazzone pushes Dillick off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dillick clinches up against the cage.

Fazzone pulls guard effortlessly.

Fazzone is working an open guard so Dillick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Fazzone instigates a clinch.

Fazzone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillick dives in for a single leg takedown but Fazzone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jimmy Fazzone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrock Dillick.
Fazzone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dillick has Fazzone up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillick is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fazzone.
Knees to the body from Fazzone.
Dillick is trying to pull guard but Fazzone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillick is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Fazzone.
Fazzone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fazzone manages to break the clinch.

Fazzone forces Dillick back against the cage and clinches.
Fazzone prevents the takedown attempt.

Fazzone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillick regains guard.
Jimmy Fazzone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dillick is looking for a triangle but Fazzone pushes his legs off easily.
Dillick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fazzone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fazzone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dillick has his feet on Fazzone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dillick shoots in and drives through. Fazzone sprawls well.

Fazzone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fazzone is in Dillick's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillick working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fazzone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrock Dillick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fazzone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillick wants to stand back up but Fazzone manages to pass into side control.
Dillick struggling a bit here.
Dillick tries to bench press Fazzone off him but Fazzone keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazzone controlling the position.

Fazzone tries for a kimura but Dillick is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazzone controls the position from side control.

Fazzone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Fazzone as Dillick shoots in.

Fazzone darts in and clinches Dillick up against the cage.

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.

Fazzone has Dillick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fazzone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dillick tumbling to the mat - Fazzone dives into Dillick's guard.
Dillick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fazzone dives into side control.
Dillick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fazzone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dillick to his feet.

Fazzone gets tackled into the cage by Dillick. Dillick maintains the clinch.

Fazzone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dillick uses from the top position.
Fazzone has his hands on Dillick's head, controlling the position.
Dillick won't allow Fazzone to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillick looking to pass the guard.
Fazzone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fazzone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fazzone working a defensive guard here.
Dillick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazzone is on top in guard.

Fazzone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimmy Fazzone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Fazzone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fazzone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Fazzone!