PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Taormina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Diggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Taormina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Taormina
vs
Diggsby

197 cm
20
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

209 cm
22
272 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Taormina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Diggsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taormina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggsby swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Diggsby.
Diggsby throws a head kick but Taormina moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taormina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggsby but Diggsby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taormina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taormina wants to clinch.
Diggsby lunges at Taormina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taormina's hand.
Diggsby tries a low kick but Taormina avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggsby avoids the body shot from Taormina.
Diggsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taormina misses with a double jab
and Diggsby counters with a two punch combo.
Taormina throws out a loose jab but Diggsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggsby throws a combination that misses

and Taormina counters with a single leg into guard. Diggsby didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taormina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taormina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggsby working a defensive guard here.
Taormina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taormina postures up in Diggsby's guard and throws a big left but Diggsby blocks it.
Taormina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggsby keeping full guard, as Taormina tries to pass.

Diggsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taormina defends it easily.
Diggsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taormina manages to get himself to full guard.
Diggsby postures up in Taormina's guard and throws a big left but Taormina blocks it.
Diggsby trying to control but Taormina is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby wants to stand but Taormina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taormina managing to control the position.
Taormina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggsby manages to get himself to full guard.

Diggsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taormina is aware though and is defending well.
Taormina landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taormina won't allow Diggsby to sweep him here.

Diggsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taormina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taormina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mario Taormina will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diggsby looks to land a left hand but Taormina moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Diggsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggsby tries to land a front kick but Taormina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggsby slips a jab from Taormina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taormina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggsby avoids the body shot from Taormina.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taormina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taormina scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like Travis Diggsby has been cut.
Taormina scoring with punches from side control.
Diggsby is looking for a sweep.
Taormina is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taormina tries to advance to mount but Diggsby denies him.
Diggsby tries to improve position but can't.
Taormina cracks Diggsby with a big elbow.
Taormina grinds an elbow into Diggsby's temple.
Taormina is putting a hurting on Diggsby here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taormina working the ground and pound.

Diggsby is rocked!
Diggsby is looking for a sweep.
Diggsby is still in real trouble! Can Taormina finish him?

Diggsby explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diggsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Taormina misses with an uppercut. Diggsby saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taormina tries to bum rush Diggsby with a series of wild strikes but Diggsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taormina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggsby.
Taormina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Taormina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taormina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggsby moves away.
Taormina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taormina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggsby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Diggsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggsby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Taormina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diggsby's guard.

Diggsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taormina is aware though and is defending well.
Diggsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taormina working some strikes from top position.
Diggsby trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Diggsby is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Taormina rolls with it to try and escape but Diggsby cranks on the arm and Taormina is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Diggsby!