PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolaj Diasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AkoSii MangThomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Diasus
vs
MangThomas

182 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ultimate Fighting Fuel
Backyard Fighting

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 Montreal, Nicolaj Diasus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii MangThomas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diasus throws a low kick but MangThomas moves out of range easily.
MangThomas lands a two punch combo.
Diasus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MangThomas as he jumps to the side.
Diasus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diasus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolaj Diasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diasus shoots in looking for a takedown. MangThomas tries to sprawl out of it but Diasus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MangThomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

MangThomas has managed to clinch.
MangThomas lands a knee to the head.
Diasus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diasus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

MangThomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasus tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diasus is defended easily by MangThomas.
Diasus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diasus throws a sloppy head kick and MangThomas moves out of range easily.

MangThomas rushes Diasus and presses him up against the cage.

MangThomas pulls guard.
MangThomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diasus preventing the sweep.
MangThomas seems keen to control Diasus's posture.
MangThomas looking to control but Diasus passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas is refusing to be controlled, as Diasus sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MangThomas controlling the position well.
Diasus thows a huge punch but MangThomas dodges it nicely.
MangThomas is not content to let Diasus control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diasus.
Diasus shoots in for a takedown but MangThomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diasus dodges the punch combination from MangThomas.
Diasus walks into a stiff left hand from MangThomas.
MangThomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diasus shoots in for a takedown but MangThomas shows good takedown defense.
Diasus closes the distance and clinches up with MangThomas, looking for a takedown. Diasus pushes MangThomas against the cage but MangThomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MangThomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diasus fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diasus.
MangThomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Diasus shoots in looking for a takedown but MangThomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diasus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diasus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MangThomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

MangThomas has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diasus tries to break the clinch but MangThomas is controlling the position.
MangThomas fails to pull guard.
Diasus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AkoSii MangThomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MangThomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diasus's guard.
Diasus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Diasus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MangThomas is aware though and is defending well.
Diasus trying to keep a closed guard but MangThomas is proving a slippery customer.

Diasus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MangThomas defends it easily.
Diasus looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MangThomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasus is trying to keep MangThomas in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicolaj Diasus.
Diasus shoots in looking for a takedown but MangThomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diasus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diasus tries to clinch up

and MangThomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diasus's guard.
MangThomas looking to pass the guard.

MangThomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diasus fails with the takedown
and MangThomas counters with an outside leg kick.
MangThomas blocks a head kick by Diasus.

MangThomas forces Diasus back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diasus is trying to pull guard but MangThomas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolaj Diasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diasus tries for a takedown but MangThomas manages to get underhooks.
MangThomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diasus after a bit of a struggle.
MangThomas is pushing Diasus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

MangThomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MangThomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Diasus. Diasus gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MangThomas closes the distance and clinches.
MangThomas is struggling to control the position.

MangThomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Diasus. No joy for MangThomas on that attempt.

MangThomas darts in and clinches Diasus up against the cage.
Diasus fails to pull the fight into his guard.

MangThomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MangThomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MangThomas throws a head kick but Diasus moves out of range.
Diasus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MangThomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
AkoSii MangThomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diasus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MangThomas as he jumps to the side.
Diasus throws a head kick that misses
and MangThomas counters with a left and a right that stings Diasus.
Diasus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diasus wants it to stay on the feet.
MangThomas is breathing heavily.
Diasus shoots for a takedown but MangThomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MangThomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diasus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diasus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MangThomas tries to avoid it but Diasus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MangThomas to the ground. MangThomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diasus is looking to clinch but MangThomas is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diasus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diasus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MangThomas but MangThomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.

MangThomas moves into range and clinches up with Diasus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AkoSii MangThomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

MangThomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diasus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MangThomas somewhat.
Diasus wants to clinch.
Diasus wants to clinch up but MangThomas keeps it at a distance.
Diasus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MangThomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MangThomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diasus's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diasus.
Diasus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MangThomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diasus as he jumps to the side.
Nicolaj Diasus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSii MangThomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diasus tries to clinch
and MangThomas counters with a one-two to the body.
MangThomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diasus.
Diasus fails in his attempt to clinch.

MangThomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MangThomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diasus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MangThomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diasus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diasus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MangThomas has picked Diasus up and slammed him! Diasus can't keep hold of the triangle and MangThomas manages to pass to side control!
Diasus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MangThomas.
MangThomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diasus keeps working.

MangThomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diasus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MangThomas tries to move to full mount but Diasus actually manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, MangThomas seems content to control.

MangThomas stands up from half guard.
MangThomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Diasus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

MangThomas clinches up with Diasus and pushes him back against the cage.

MangThomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MangThomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangThomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diasus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diasus shoots in for a double leg but MangThomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MangThomas fails with a takedown attempt.
MangThomas misses with a head kick.
Diasus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diasus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MangThomas.
Nicolaj Diasus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AkoSii MangThomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diasus tries to close the distance and clinch up but MangThomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
AkoSii MangThomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MangThomas 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AkoSii MangThomas!