PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 5348 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 422 p4p, 174 weight class). 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.

Hageman
vs
Delisle

172 cm
43
157
26 - 21 - 1

165 cm
33
144
17 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delisle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hageman's guard.
Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle prevents Hageman from getting back to his feet.
Delisle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle passes into half guard.

Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle is thwarting Hageman's attempts to control the position.
Delisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman!
Hageman prevents Delisle from taking his back.
Delisle controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Delisle thowing shots but they're missing.
Hageman manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Delisle is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delisle is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.
Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Delisle works his way into full mount!
Delisle raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delisle looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely.
Delisle is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble.
Delisle looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hageman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delisle backs up against the cage.

It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Delisle is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Delisle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hageman turns into him and now he's in Delisle's guard.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle has a closed guard, preventing Hageman from standing up.
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delisle connects with a nice short shot to Hageman's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hageman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle 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.
Delisle throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hageman won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.

Delisle has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but instead Hageman has moved into half guard.
Delisle trying to control but Hageman postures up.

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.
Delisle keeping control of the position.
Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.

Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delisle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hageman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delisle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Delisle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Delisle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Delisle misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Hageman misses.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Delisle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range.
Delisle throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease.
Delisle misses with a looping right.
Delisle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.

Delisle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hageman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hageman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Delisle postures up and lands a big shot to Hageman's brow.
Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Delisle pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage.

Delisle working for submissions but it's allowed Hageman to get to half guard.
Delisle trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
Delisle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hageman lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle managing to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delisle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hageman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!