PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diefendorf comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Gadget Gospel. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inspectah Deck - Friction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diefendorf
vs
Jackson

178 cm
29
144 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

170 cm
23
144 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wendell Diefendorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diefendorf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diefendorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Diefendorf misses with a hook
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diefendorf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diefendorf connects with the punch.
Diefendorf fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Diefendorf throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Diefendorf scores with a nice body kick.
Diefendorf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diefendorf throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diefendorf but Diefendorf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diefendorf connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Diefendorf takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Diefendorf counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diefendorf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diefendorf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Diefendorf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diefendorf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Diefendorf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diefendorf tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Diefendorf stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diefendorf scores with a hook.
Wendell Diefendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diefendorf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diefendorf lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Diefendorf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diefendorf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diefendorf looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Diefendorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Diefendorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diefendorf tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots and misses
and Diefendorf counters with a stiff right hand.
Diefendorf's corner calls for a 1-2. Diefendorf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diefendorf cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Diefendorf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diefendorf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diefendorf has escaped and now he's on top!
Diefendorf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Diefendorf wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson has his foot on Diefendorf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diefendorf works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diefendorf stands up from Jackson's guard - Diefendorf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Diefendorf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diefendorf digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Diefendorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Diefendorf as he connects with a hook.
Diefendorf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Diefendorf.
Decent striking displayed by Diefendorf there.
Diefendorf cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diefendorf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diefendorf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diefendorf!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Diefendorf lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Diefendorf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diefendorf.
Diefendorf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Diefendorf counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diefendorf throws a good cross that connects.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Diefendorf manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefendorf wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Diefendorf is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diefendorf connects with a looping right hand.
Diefendorf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diefendorf is looking for a sweep.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Diefendorf is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf manages to get back to half guard.
Diefendorf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diefendorf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diefendorf has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Diefendorf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson 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.
Diefendorf tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Diefendorf defends easily.
Diefendorf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf preventing the sweep.

Diefendorf stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Diefendorf.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Diefendorf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diefendorf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Diefendorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diefendorf.
Nice cross by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson fails with the takedown
letting Diefendorf counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diefendorf.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diefendorf finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diefendorf.
Diefendorf fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson walks into a jab.
No joy there for Diefendorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diefendorf connects with a body shot.
Diefendorf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Diefendorf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diefendorf lands with a cross.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diefendorf but Diefendorf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diefendorf lands with a nice body punch.
Diefendorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wendell Diefendorf dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Diefendorf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diefendorf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Wendell Diefendorf is winning the standup battle so far.
Diefendorf lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Diefendorf as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Diefendorf catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Diefendorf scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diefendorf there.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diefendorf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Diefendorf.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Diefendorf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Diefendorf finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diefendorf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf works the jab nicely.
Diefendorf throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Diefendorf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Jackson.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
Diefendorf throws a shot to the body.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Diefendorf. Those never looked like landing.
Diefendorf digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Diefendorf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diefendorf. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jab from Diefendorf.
Jackson shoots and misses
letting Diefendorf counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diefendorf.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diefendorf.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diefendorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Diefendorf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diefendorf.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diefendorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diefendorf misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diefendorf counters with a straight right hand.
Diefendorf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diefendorf defends it nicely.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diefendorf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Diefendorf scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diefendorf!
Diefendorf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Diefendorf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Diefendorf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diefendorf. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wendell Diefendorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diefendorf lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Diefendorf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diefendorf throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Diefendorf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diefendorf throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Diefendorf counters with a left to the body.
Diefendorf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Diefendorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diefendorf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diefendorf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Diefendorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diefendorf, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!

Wendell Diefendorf wins by unanimous decision!