PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweaty Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. On his way into the cage it seems that Franklin Diggins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Franklin Diggins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diggins
vs
Mullins

198 cm
22
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sweaty Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggins stuffs the takedown.
Mullins shoots for a takedown but Diggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franklin Diggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweaty Mullins.
Mullins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Diggins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diggins.
Diggins trying to stall but Mullins improves his position.
Diggins with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sweaty Mullins has been cut.
Mullins avoiding damage as Diggins throws knees to the body.
Mullins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diggins after a bit of a struggle.
Diggins slowing the pace effectively.
Diggins trying to land knees to the body.
Mullins is trying to drag Diggins to the mat but Diggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but Diggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullins's efforts to push away.
Mullins tries to work over Diggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullins.
Diggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullins avoids the damage to the body.
Mullins wants a takedown but no success here.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but Diggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mullins is looking to break free of the clinch but Diggins has double underhooks.
Mullins tries a body shot but Diggins blocks it.
Diggins trying to land knees to the body.
Mullins is trying to drag Diggins to the mat but Diggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mullins wants to stall.
Diggins trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins jumps guard but Diggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mullins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggins avoiding damage as Mullins throws knees to the body.
Mullins fails to pull guard.
Mullins avoiding damage as Diggins throws knees to the body.
Mullins looking for a takedown.
Mullins stalling the fight.
Diggins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullins missing with knees to the body.
Diggins scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggins managing to block the knees to the body from Mullins.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but Diggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggins.
Diggins blocks a body shot from Mullins.
Diggins blocks an elbow strike from Mullins.
Diggins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mullins is keeping busy.
Mullins tries to work over Diggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggins stalling.
Mullins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Diggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweaty Mullins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggins's waist but Diggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mullins off to one side.
Mullins looks to clinch
and Diggins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mullins tries to clinch there but Diggins circles away.
Diggins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Mullins shoots in and gets a takedown into Diggins's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Diggins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggins stalling.
Mullins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggins is defending well.
Diggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullins avoids the damage to the body.
Mullins misses with a punch to the body.
Mullins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mullins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggins slows down the pace here.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diggins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins goes for a takedown attempt but Diggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Diggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sweaty Mullins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mullins tries to clinch up.
Mullins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggins pinned against the cage. Diggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mullins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diggins on his heels. He'll look to pass Diggins's guard now, I'm sure.
Diggins wants to sweep here but Mullins controlling him for the moment.
Mullins wanted to stand there but Diggins had control of the position.
Diggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullins is controlling him.
Mullins tries to stand but Diggins is controlling from the bottom.

Mullins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mullins stopping the sweep attempt from Diggins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins is fighting to break Diggins's control of his arms but Diggins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mullins trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mullins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diggins counters with a leg kick.
Mullins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullins misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mullins.
Mullins wants to clinch up but Diggins keeps it at a distance.
Diggins scores with a nice body kick.

Mullins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mullins has Diggins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diggins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diggins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franklin Diggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Mullins manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggins throws a leg kick but Mullins moved away.

Diggins gets caught flat footed, as Mullins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins is looking to stand up but Mullins isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggins has his hands on Mullins's head, controlling the position.
Mullins tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggins is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Franklin Diggins just wasn't active enough.
Diggins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mullins dives in and grabs Diggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggins pushes down on Mullins's head and hops out.
Franklin Diggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweaty Mullins.

Mullins gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mullins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mullins manages to end up in side control.
Diggins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggins is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mullins is looking to take a break and control but Diggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mullins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullins prevents Diggins from escaping the position.
Diggins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diggins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mullins off and has taken his back!
Diggins biding his time, looking for the opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggins struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sweaty Mullins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sweaty Mullins's cut.
That's time! Diggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mullins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggins but Diggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mullins shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mullins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Mullins gets tackled into the cage by Diggins. Diggins maintains the clinch.

Mullins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggins counters with a leg kick.
Diggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mullins tries to clinch up but Diggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Franklin Diggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sweaty Mullins.
Mullins dips to his left and cracks Diggins with an uppercut!
Sweaty Mullins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggins connects with an inside leg kick.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins catches Mullins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggins tries to clinch but Mullins is having none of it.
Mullins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggins.
Diggins throws a wild body kick that Mullins sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Mullins does no damage.
Mullins is looking to clinch.
Mullins is looking to clinch but Diggins is avoiding it.

Mullins clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diggins is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullins stalling.
Mullins is trying to break the clinch but Diggins is controlling him.
Mullins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diggins smiles and moves away.
Mullins fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mullins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diggins was covering up waiting for the punch and Mullins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diggins seems keen to control Mullins's posture.
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!

Diggins pushes Mullins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mullins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins managing to block the knees to the body from Diggins.
Mullins lands a shoulder strike.
Diggins blocks an uppercut.
Diggins gets underhooks to prevent Mullins's takedown attempt.
Mullins is looking for a takedown.
Mullins is trying to drag Diggins to the mat but Diggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diggins is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mullins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggins's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullins tries to score a body lock takedown but Diggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Mullins.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but Diggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mullins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diggins smiles and moves away.
Diggins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mullins takes a kick to the side of the head.

Diggins moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggins lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullins struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggins controls his hands.
Diggins scores with a knee to the head.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggins to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Diggins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggins 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Diggins!
Franklin Diggins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.