PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Covid Gonna Get (ranked 22898 p4p, 23234 weight class) and Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 580 p4p, 619 weight class). The key to victory for Covid Gonna Get has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonna Get
vs
Diesel

190 cm
25
213
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
213
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngytsj Diesel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.

Gonna Get scores with a takedown into Diesel's guard.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Gonna Get stops Diesel from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diesel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gonna Get has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.

Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonna Get, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonna Get.
Gonna Get goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonna Get blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonna Get is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonna Get.

Gonna Get is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gonna Get persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel wants to stand but Gonna Get is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonna Get looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling Gonna Get's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gonna Get is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonna Get has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonna Get is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonna Get prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Gonna Get stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonna Get wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.

Gonna Get working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel is not content to let Gonna Get control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonna Get advances to full mount.
Diesel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Gonna Get isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonna Get trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ngytsj Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gonna Get fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Gonna Get looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.

Gonna Get closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Diesel sneaks out the side door and pushes Gonna Get away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Gonna Get throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonna Get is in Diesel's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Diesel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gonna Get wants the takedown. Diesel is fighting it off but Gonna Get persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diesel's guard against the cage.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Gonna Get is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gonna Get pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonna Get drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diesel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diesel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diesel!

Gonna Get manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gonna Get controls his leg.
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gonna Get actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gonna Get is defending well.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Diesel prevents Gonna Get from improving his position.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diesel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gonna Get.
Diesel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonna Get tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Gonna Get fails with the takedown.
Diesel is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Gonna Get avoids them all with ease.
Gonna Get half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diesel scores with a jab. Gonna Get acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonna Get ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Gonna Get half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonna Get fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diesel avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Gonna Get with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngytsj Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gonna Get shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonna Get moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonna Get shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonna Get momentarily.
Gonna Get staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonna Get or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonna Get takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel lands with a nice combination. Gonna Get backs away looking to recover.
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!
Gonna Get avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Gonna Get shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gonna Get shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonna Get showed some decent athleticism there.

Diesel kicks off Gonna Get and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonna Get closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard.
Diesel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Gonna Get pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Gonna Get sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Gonna Get has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonna Get avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Gonna Get tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Gonna Get controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonna Get trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngytsj Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonna Get is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Gonna Get goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diesel turns into him and now he's in Gonna Get's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonna Get working a defensive guard here.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonna Get swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonna Get being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ngytsj Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngytsj Diesel!
A relieved looking Ngytsj Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Covid Gonna Get was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.