PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 267 p4p, 313 weight class) and Kron Diego (ranked 41 p4p, 47 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think BySubtraction might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lay My Claim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

BySubtraction
vs
Diego

169 cm
26
145
16 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
145
16 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Diego!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.

BySubtraction darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diego told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Diego won't allow BySubtraction to pass to mount.

BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for BySubtraction to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.

BySubtraction is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BySubtraction content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BySubtraction is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if BySubtraction 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.

BySubtraction is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diego wants to control but BySubtraction is keeping busy and won't allow it.
BySubtraction wants to pass the guard but Diego is defending well.
Diego is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. BySubtraction checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BySubtraction attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
BySubtraction with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego slips a straight right by BySubtraction.

BySubtraction clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch.
BySubtraction struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego works on BySubtraction's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction lands a right hand.
I was talking to BySubtraction's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego working aggressively here.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction stalling in the clinch.
BySubtraction looking to stall.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Diego stops a takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
Diego blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from BySubtraction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Diego misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.

Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a hook. BySubtraction ducked under it nicely.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
It seemed like Diego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego misses with a leg kick

and BySubtraction decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but BySubtraction is one step ahead there.

BySubtraction drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diego dives on top into guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction connects with a single shot there.
Diego defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
BySubtraction lands with a cross.
BySubtraction checks a low kick from Diego.

BySubtraction moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns BySubtraction into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
BySubtraction seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Diego is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as BySubtraction tries to tie him up.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Addition BySubtraction has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego trying to stall but BySubtraction improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego presses BySubtraction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Diego breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
Diego blocks a jab.
BySubtraction walks into a jab.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a jab when BySubtraction was well out of range.
A low kick from Diego misses

and BySubtraction counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BySubtraction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
BySubtraction trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego is trying to control the position but BySubtraction postures up.
BySubtraction looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

BySubtraction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.

BySubtraction is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but BySubtraction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

BySubtraction working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diego has passed into half guard!
BySubtraction trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diego misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
Diego follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

BySubtraction shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego looking to hit a scissor sweep but BySubtraction is one step ahead there.
BySubtraction wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction throws a big right hand that misses.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two 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.
BySubtraction wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diego is now in half guard.
BySubtraction trying to control here.
Diego trying to control the pace.

BySubtraction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Addition BySubtraction overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is trying to maintain the position but Diego is very close to passing his half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but BySubtraction is working away.
Diego trying to pass the guard but BySubtraction defending well.
BySubtraction is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Diego 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BySubtraction throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BySubtraction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Addition BySubtraction did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego stuffs the takedown.
Diego throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Diego defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction closes the distance and clinches up with Diego, looking for a takedown. BySubtraction pushes Diego against the cage but Diego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego misses the jab.
BySubtraction connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Diego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Diego.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Diego takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by BySubtraction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings away with a body shot that misses
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
BySubtraction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

BySubtraction looking to score a takedown here. Diego is defending well but BySubtraction drives through and ends up in Diego's guard.

Diego has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. BySubtraction is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
BySubtraction is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addition BySubtraction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BySubtraction takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego throws a jab when BySubtraction was well out of range.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego connects with a right hand. BySubtraction shakes it off.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kron Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diego misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
BySubtraction with a jab.
BySubtraction lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
BySubtraction shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diego but Diego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego with a hook.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diego misses.
BySubtraction thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BySubtraction attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
Diego takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

BySubtraction clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.

Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
Diego looks to land a left hand but BySubtraction moved out of range nicely.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego looks to throw the jab but BySubtraction is out of range.
BySubtraction wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Diego tenderised BySubtraction's leg. BySubtraction is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego.
I think BySubtraction 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Diego!
Kron Diego is the new featherweight champion!
Kron Diego decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.