PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxxon Claxxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claxxon has chosen Gagnam Style as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dirk Diggler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dirk Diggler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diggler
vs
Claxxon

192 cm
18
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxxon Claxxon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claxxon shoots in but no luck this time.
Claxxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diggler stuffs the takedown.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxxon Claxxon.
Claxxon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggler circles away.
Claxxon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diggler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Diggler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diggler trying to control the position but Claxxon is working away.
Claxxon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Claxxon is defending well.
Diggler landing a few strikes.
Diggler working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diggler is working Claxxon over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throws an elbow but Claxxon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Claxxon can't do much from the bottom here.
Diggler laying and praying for a moment but Claxxon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Diggler trying to mount his opponent but Claxxon defends it.

Diggler stands up from half guard.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claxxon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diggler.
Claxxon tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler shoots for a double leg takedown but Claxxon sprawls well. He's pushed Diggler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claxxon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Claxxon blocks the body kick.
Claxxon tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Diggler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Claxxon shoots in but Diggler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claxxon looks winded!
Claxxon tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Claxxon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claxxon wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.

Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Claxxon in a clinch.

Claxxon pulls guard.
Diggler postures up.
Claxxon keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.

Diggler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diggler postures up in Claxxon's guard and throws a big left but Claxxon blocks it.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.
Claxxon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claxxon seems keen to control Diggler's posture.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Claxxon is retaining full guard.
Diggler trying to control but Claxxon is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirk Diggler just wasn't active enough.
Claxxon moves in looking to clinch but Diggler pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claxxon tries to clinch there but Diggler circles away.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claxxon as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Claxxon.
Diggler shoots in looking for a takedown but Claxxon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diggler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Diggler. No joy for Claxxon on that attempt.

Claxxon closes the distance and pushes Diggler back into the cage.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Claxxon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diggler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Claxxon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claxxon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
Claxxon slaps away a takedown attempt from Diggler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diggler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claxxon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diggler somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claxxon misses with a takedown attempt - Diggler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Claxxon with that takedown attempt.
Diggler keeps the fight on the outside.
Claxxon tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Claxxon tries to clinch up but Diggler circles away and keeps his distance.

Diggler scores with a takedown into Claxxon's guard.
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diggler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diggler 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.
Claxxon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diggler's guard.
Diggler working a defensive guard here.
Claxxon wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Diggler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Diggler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Claxxon.
Claxxon leaves Diggler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claxxon lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claxxon wants to clinch.
Diggler dives in and grabs Claxxon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Claxxon pushes down on Diggler's head and hops out.
Jaxxon Claxxon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Diggler. No joy for Claxxon on that attempt.
Diggler stuffs the takedown.
Diggler fails with the takedown.

Claxxon has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Claxxon smiles and moves away.

Claxxon moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaxxon Claxxon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Claxxon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Diggler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claxxon's guard.
Claxxon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claxxon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggler is one step ahead there.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claxxon is keeping the position for now.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Claxxon keeps moving.
Claxxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diggler postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diggler trying to control but Claxxon is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt.
Claxxon dives in and grabs Diggler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes down on Claxxon's head and hops out.
No luck for Diggler with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Claxxon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Claxxon throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
Claxxon closes the distance and clinches up with Diggler, looking for a takedown. Claxxon pushes Diggler against the cage but Diggler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxxon Claxxon.
Claxxon leaves Diggler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claxxon sprawls well. Claxxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggler gets slowly back to his feet.
Claxxon wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Claxxon. No joy for Diggler on that attempt.
Claxxon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick from Claxxon.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claxxon but Claxxon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Claxxon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diggler darts in and clinches Claxxon up against the cage.
Diggler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claxxon is defending well.
Diggler tries for a takedown but Claxxon manages to get underhooks.

Claxxon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claxxon shoots in but Diggler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Diggler. No joy for Claxxon on that attempt.
Diggler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Claxxon as he avoids it easily.
Diggler slaps away a takedown attempt from Claxxon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claxxon fails with the takedown

so Diggler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses.
Claxxon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Claxxon wants to take a breather but Diggler is having none of it.
Claxxon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diggler controls his leg.
Claxxon has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Diggler works to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Claxxon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggler 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
A very excited looking Dirk Diggler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.