PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cj the wrecking ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daigle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The State of Massachusetts -- Dropkick Murphys. Josh Daigle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Daigle
vs
the wrecking ball

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Daigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj the wrecking ball!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daigle shoots in and drives through. the wrecking ball sprawls well.
the wrecking ball getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the wrecking ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the wrecking ball lands the left hand.
the wrecking ball lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daigle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daigle slips a jab and a cross from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball stuffs the takedown attempt from Daigle. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Daigle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daigle.
the wrecking ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Daigle clinches up with the wrecking ball and pushes him back against the cage.
Daigle tries to pull guard but the wrecking ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Daigle drops back down to his feet.
the wrecking ball has had enough of the clinch but Daigle keeps him there for the moment.
the wrecking ball is trying to maintain a safe position but Daigle gets an underhook and turns the wrecking ball into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daigle.
Daigle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
the wrecking ball is trying to break the clinch but Daigle has him pressed against the cage.
Daigle prevents the wrecking ball from breaking the clinch.

Daigle manages to break the clinch.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Daigle moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball connects with a right hand. Daigle shakes it off.
Daigle moves in looking to clinch but the wrecking ball pushes him off.
Daigle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the wrecking ball but the wrecking ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Daigle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daigle is breathing heavily.
Daigle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the wrecking ball.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the wrecking ball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daigle tries to clinch up but the wrecking ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Daigle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daigle scores with a sloppy right hand. the wrecking ball should have avoided that one.
Daigle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daigle is looking to clinch but the wrecking ball is avoiding it.
Daigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball stuffs the takedown.
the wrecking ball throws a leg kick that misses.
the wrecking ball throws a leg kick but Daigle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - the wrecking ball scores with a four punch combination!
Daigle misses with a takedown attempt - the wrecking ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daigle blocks a head kick by the wrecking ball.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the wrecking ball throws a low kick, looking for Daigle's leg but Daigle calmly moves out of range.
Daigle takes one on the button.
the wrecking ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Daigle as the wrecking ball shoots in.
the wrecking ball takes a head kick and keeps coming.

the wrecking ball closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
the wrecking ball gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daigle.
the wrecking ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
the wrecking ball is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the wrecking ball is pressed up against the cage. Daigle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag the wrecking ball down to the mat. the wrecking ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
the wrecking ball scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
the wrecking ball circles away from the clinch attempt
and the wrecking ball counters with a left to the body.
A right-left combo lands from the wrecking ball.
Daigle misses with a jab to the body
and the wrecking ball counters with a stiff right hand.
the wrecking ball catches Daigle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
the wrecking ball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
the wrecking ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daigle.
the wrecking ball scores with a one two! Daigle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the wrecking ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daigle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cj the wrecking ball dominated that 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.

Daigle slips a jab and a cross from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and the wrecking ball duly obliges.
Daigle dodges the punch combination from the wrecking ball.
Daigle wants to clinch up but the wrecking ball keeps it at a distance.
Daigle keeps the fight on the outside.
Josh Daigle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daigle is looking to clinch.
the wrecking ball looks to land a combination but Daigle avoids it well.
the wrecking ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daigle shoots for a takedown but the wrecking ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the wrecking ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Daigle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Daigle with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daigle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
the wrecking ball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Daigle moves out of range.
the wrecking ball throws out a leg kick but Daigle moves out of range and the wrecking ball only half commits.
the wrecking ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daigle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daigle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daigle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for the wrecking ball with that takedown attempt.
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the wrecking ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the wrecking ball blocks a head kick by Daigle.
Daigle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
the wrecking ball fails to land the takedown.
Daigle misses with a combination
and the wrecking ball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daigle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the wrecking ball.

Daigle clinches up against the cage.
Daigle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. the wrecking ball gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Daigle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the wrecking ball wants to break the clinch but can't.

Daigle breaks from the clinch.
the wrecking ball lunges at Daigle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daigle's hand.
Daigle lands with a slapping head kick.
the wrecking ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the wrecking ball misses with a two punch combination.
Daigle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
the wrecking ball misses with a double jab.
the wrecking ball throws a right and a left that Daigle avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the wrecking ball.
Daigle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the wrecking ball misses with a combination
and Daigle counters with a two punch combo.
the wrecking ball throws a series of strikes that have Daigle backpedaling.
Good exchange - the wrecking ball coming out on top.
Daigle throws a left and a right that both miss
and the wrecking ball counters with a one-two to the body.
the wrecking ball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
the wrecking ball lands a two punch combo.

Daigle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Daigle drags the fight down to the ground.
the wrecking ball slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
the wrecking ball working the strikes but Daigle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daigle trying to hold on to the wrecking ball's head to control him but the wrecking ball postures up.

the wrecking ball seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Daigle has recovered full guard.

the wrecking ball thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the wrecking ball is pushing down on Daigle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daigle is fighting to maintain full guard but the wrecking ball has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the wrecking ball perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daigle works his way to full guard. Good work.
the wrecking ball preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but cj the wrecking ball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Daigle tries to bum rush the wrecking ball with a series of wild strikes but the wrecking ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Daigle falls off balance throwing a combination
and the wrecking ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daigle misses with a double jab.
Daigle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the wrecking ball is fending him off so far but Daigle persists. Nope, the wrecking ball circles away and we're back to standing.
the wrecking ball is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from the wrecking ball does no damage.
Daigle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the wrecking ball as he avoids it easily.
the wrecking ball misses with a combination

and Daigle moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

the wrecking ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daigle throws a right hand that the wrecking ball ducks under and follows up with a left that the wrecking ball also avoids with ease.
the wrecking ball looks to land a combination but Daigle avoids it well.
Daigle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daigle avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball shoots in looking for a takedown. Daigle tries to sprawl out of it but the wrecking ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daigle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daigle drops his hands momentarily and the wrecking ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
the wrecking ball circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daigle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daigle tries to clinch up
and the wrecking ball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
the wrecking ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daigle looks to clinch
and the wrecking ball counters with a left and a right that stings Daigle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the wrecking ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daigle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daigle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the wrecking ball is fending him off so far but Daigle persists. Nope, the wrecking ball circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Daigle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - the wrecking ball scores with a four punch combination!
the wrecking ball with a nice cross.
Daigle throws a wild body kick that the wrecking ball sees coming a mile off.
the wrecking ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the wrecking ball fails to land with a series of punches.
the wrecking ball throws a series of strikes that have Daigle backpedaling.
Daigle misses with a combination
and the wrecking ball counters with a series of strikes. Daigle will be more careful next time no doubt.
the wrecking ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daigle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the wrecking ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daigle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daigle misses with a takedown attempt - the wrecking ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daigle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daigle throws an overhand right that lands on the wrecking ball's shoulder, as the wrecking ball tries to avoid the shot.
the wrecking ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daigle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the wrecking ball as he jumps to the side.
the wrecking ball lands a two punch combo.
Daigle clinches but the wrecking ball breaks the clinch
and the wrecking ball counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Daigle avoids them all with ease.
Daigle wants to clinch up but the wrecking ball keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from the wrecking ball. No joy for Daigle on that attempt.
the wrecking ball stuffs the takedown attempt from Daigle. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet.
the wrecking ball scores with a hook to the body. Daigle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Daigle moves out of range.
the wrecking ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daigle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daigle closes the distance and clinches up with the wrecking ball, looking for a takedown. Daigle pushes the wrecking ball against the cage but the wrecking ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from the wrecking ball misses.
cj the wrecking ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from the wrecking ball.
Daigle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the wrecking ball misses with the combination.
No luck for Daigle with that takedown attempt.
Daigle dodges the punch combination from the wrecking ball.
Josh Daigle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
cj the wrecking ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daigle throws a shot from downtown. the wrecking ball moves away and avoids it.
Daigle throws a lazy right hand but the wrecking ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Daigle tries to keep at a distance but the wrecking ball has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
cj the wrecking ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got the wrecking ball winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cj the wrecking ball!