PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathaniel Lindsey's chin.

Lindsey
vs
Diggler

151 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diggler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diggler showed some decent athleticism there.
Lindsey wants to get back to full guard.
Diggler controlling the action here.
Lindsey has a hand on Diggler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diggler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lindsey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diggler controlling the pace for now.
Diggler trying to control but Lindsey is having none of it.
Diggler looking to finish with strikes here!
Lindsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler controlling from mount.
Diggler wants to control the pace but Lindsey is squirming around nicely.
Lindsey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lindsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindsey wants to control but Diggler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindsey is not content to let Diggler control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dirk Diggler.

Diggler has managed to clinch.

Diggler has hold of one of Lindsey's legs. Lindsey is fighting the takedown attempt but Diggler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diggler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diggler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lindsey controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Lindsey keeping full guard, as Diggler tries to pass.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindsey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindsey is retaining full guard.
Diggler keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Diggler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lindsey sprawls well initially but Diggler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Diggler seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey is looking for a sweep. Diggler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggler throwing shots but Lindsey is blocking nicely.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindsey pushes Diggler off looking to stand but Diggler dives back in and keeps control.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Diggler has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindsey defending well though.

Diggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lindsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lindsey is trying to stand back up but Diggler is controlling him
Diggler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lindsey is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diggler decides to return to a standing position.
Lindsey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lindsey pushes Diggler up against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diggler fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Diggler scores with a takedown into Lindsey's guard.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Lindsey is keeping the position.
Lindsey wants to sweep here but Diggler controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey can't keep his opponent in guard - Diggler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diggler prevents Lindsey from improving his position.
Lindsey is holding on to half guard well.
Lindsey is looking to improve his position.
Lindsey is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler controlling the action here.
Lindsey wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Lindsey with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lindsey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diggler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diggler has escaped and now he's on top!
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler advances to half guard.
Diggler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diggler seems to be looking for submissions.
Diggler trying to control the pace.
Diggler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diggler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Diggler wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand up but Lindsey is controlling the position.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Diggler has control of the leg.
Lindsey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindsey.
Dirk Diggler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindsey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dirk Diggler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diggler rushes Lindsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lindsey has Diggler pressed against the cage, preventing Diggler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lindsey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler wants to break free but Lindsey has control.
Lindsey looking for a takedown.

Diggler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lindsey regains guard immediately.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Lindsey keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindsey is on top in guard.

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

Lindsey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lindsey, into his guard.
Diggler forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diggler stands up from half guard.

Lindsey gets a clinch.

Diggler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diggler throwing shots but Lindsey is blocking nicely.
Lindsey wants to get back to full guard but Diggler has passed into side control.
Lindsey tries to bench press Diggler off him but Diggler keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindsey can't do much from the bottom here.
Lindsey throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Lindsey tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lindsey is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler looking to ground and pound but Lindsey is blocking nicely.
Diggler controlling the position easily from mount.
Lindsey tries to improve his position but instead Diggler has taken his back!
Lindsey staying busy and making it hard for Diggler to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler missing with strikes.
Lindsey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey trying to control the hands but Diggler breaks the grip.
Lindsey tries to escape the position.
Good control from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a punch to the head.
Lindsey is really stuck here.

Diggler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Lindsey right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diggler keeps control of the position as Lindsey tries to break free.
Lindsey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nathaniel Lindsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
What can Lindsey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diggler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!