PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu has chosen Song of Manliness as his entrance music. Gar Diu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cartman
vs
Diu

170 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diu taking some punishment here, with Cartman in his half guard.
Cartman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diu defending well though.
Cartman lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartman prevents Diu from standing back up.
Cartman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diu is trying to stand back up but Cartman is controlling him
Cartman slips a nice elbow through Diu's hands, connecting with Diu's forehead.
Cartman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diu is looking to escape.
Diu taking some punishment here, with Cartman in his half guard.
Diu is trying to stand up here but Cartman is controlling him well.
Cartman lands strikes from half guard.
Cartman thows a huge punch but Diu dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman trying to control from half guard but Diu is working away.
Cartman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cartman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartman working Diu over with strikes.
Cartman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartman working Diu over with strikes.

Diu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartman lands strikes from half guard.
Cartman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diu wants to stand but Cartman is controlling the position.
Cartman wants to control from the top but Diu keeps moving.
Cartman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diu keeping moving, preventing Cartman from controlling successfully.
Cartman distracts Diu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartman passes Diu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartman trying to control the action but Diu is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is nestled in close to Diu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diu missing with punches from the bottom.
Cartman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Cartman.
Diu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Cartman connects with a nice short shot to Diu's temple.
Cartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartman working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartman lands a nice short elbow.
Diu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartman scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Cartman connects with a nice short shot to Diu's temple.
Cartman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman trying to control the action but Diu is working from the bottom.
Diu punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartman lands a nice short elbow.
Diu has hold of Cartman's hands but Cartman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartman prevents Diu from standing back up.
Diu looks gassed!
Cartman drops an elbow to the side of Diu's head.
Diu taking some punishment here, with Cartman in his half guard.
Cartman winds up and cracks Diu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Diu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated 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.

Cartman avoids the head kick by Diu.
Cartman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartman is defended easily by Diu.

Cartman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eric Cartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartman lands some shots froms side control.
Diu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cartman is controlling him well.
Cartman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diu to see if he's OK.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Cartman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cartman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diu is breathing heavily.
Cartman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu pushes Cartman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cartman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cartman working the body and head with strikes.
Diu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cartman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cartman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diu is pushing Cartman's head away, looking to escape. Cartman manages to hold on to the position though.
Cartman working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartman trying to control the position but Diu is working away.
Cartman working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cartman is looking to take a break and control but Diu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartman landing strikes.
Cartman lands a few punches from side control.
Cartman is looking to take a break and control but Diu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cartman scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diu taking a bit of punishment here - Cartman scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Cartman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cartman has knee on belly momentarily but Diu bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman moves nicely into side control.
Cartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diu can do to turn this around?
Cartman prevents Diu from escaping the position.
Cartman scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartman prevents Diu from escaping the position.
Cartman working the body and head with strikes.
Diu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cartman is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diu down.
Cartman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cartman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartman working the ground and pound.
Cartman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diu is pushing Cartman's head away, looking to escape. Cartman manages to hold on to the position though.
Cartman cracks Diu with a big right hand but Diu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cartman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diu to see if he's OK.
Cartman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cartman is working Diu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cartman is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Cartman.
Cartman is looking to chop away at Diu's legs.
Horrible takedown by Cartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Diu which made him look bad.
Diu slips under a jab.
Gar Diu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartman scores with a jab.
Cartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diu defends it nicely.
Cartman looks to land a right hand but Diu moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diu moves out of range as Cartman strikes.
Cartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a straight left.
Cartman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diu pinned against the cage. Diu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diu ducks under a wild hook from Cartman.
Cartman cracks Diu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartman somewhat.
Diu lands a body shot.
Cartman tries for a takedown but Diu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diu sprawls well. Diu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartman throws a body punch but Diu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diu lands with a slapping head kick.
Gar Diu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.
Cartman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diu.
The crowd cheers as Cartman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diu doesn't seem phased though.
Cartman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartman throws a right hand that Diu ducks under and follows up with a left that Diu also avoids with ease.
Diu ducks right into an uppercut from Cartman.
A shot to the body from Cartman misses
and Diu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diu lands a head kick. Cartman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diu throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diu throws a sloppy head kick and Cartman moves out of range easily.
Cartman tries for a takedown but Diu circles away easily
and Diu counters with a low kick, right behind Cartman 's knee.
Diu tries to clinch up.
Diu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartman.

Cartman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartman connects with a decent elbow.
Diu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartman connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman working the head with strikes.
Cartman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cartman looks up at the clock and then as Diu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gar Diu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartman working the ground and pound.
Cartman scores with punches from side control.
Cartman lands some shots froms side control.
Cartman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diu pushes Cartman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cartman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eric Cartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartman lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartman, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!