PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kloockz Diesel (ranked 2586 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 222 p4p, 217 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Diesel
vs
Lucas Iv

171 cm
27
160
10 - 6 - 0

168 cm
29
148
10 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas Iv throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Lucas Iv forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
Lucas Iv wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucas Iv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel trying to land knees to the body.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is pushing Lucas Iv up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.

Lucas Iv turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lucas Iv manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lucas Iv.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lucas Iv with the ground and pound but Diesel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Diesel is looking to escape.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Diesel's head.
Lucas Iv is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas Iv working the head and body with strikes.
Lucas Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Diesel is trying to stand back up but Lucas Iv is controlling him
Lucas Iv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diesel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas Iv is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas Iv is controlling him.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Diesel pushes Lucas Iv off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lucas Iv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel is working Lucas Iv over against the cage.
Lucas Iv is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Lucas Iv to work.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucas Iv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas Iv avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucas Iv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel cracks Lucas Iv with a nice body shot.
Lucas Iv is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas Iv.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv is trying to pull guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucas Ivs head.
A short uppercut from Lucas Iv.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas Iv taking a breather.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Lucas Iv's ribcage. Lucas Iv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lucas Iv rushes Diesel and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Lucas Iv.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas Iv controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
Lucas Iv tries to stall but Diesel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Diesel stalling the fight.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucas Iv.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel trying to control the position but instead, Lucas Iv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diesel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Lucas Iv lands a takedown into guard.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Diesel controlling the position well.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Lucas Iv is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv is nestled in close to Diesel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Lucas Iv 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.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv misses with a head shot. Diesel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas Iv being controlled here momentarily.
Lucas Iv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas Iv circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lucas Iv instigates a clinch.
Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel is looking to control Lucas Iv's arms but Lucas Iv gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Diesel has Lucas Iv pushed against the cage.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucas Iv.
Diesel looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Lucas Iv managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas Iv controls his hands.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Diesel tries to clinch but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
Lucas Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Lucas Iv drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Lucas Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Diesel's hands, connecting with Diesel's forehead.
Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Diesel's hands, connecting with Diesel's forehead.
Lucas Iv thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Lucas Iv working Diesel over with strikes.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Lucas Iv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Lucas Iv sits in half guard.
Diesel is controlling Lucas Iv's trapped leg to prevent Lucas Iv from advancing to side control.
Lucas Iv trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Diesel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lucas Iv is wriggling around but Diesel manages to pass to half guard.

Diesel stands up from half guard.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas Iv is just out of range.
Lucas Iv misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lucas Iv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Lucas Iv.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel just leaning against Lucas Iv, taking a breather.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Iv pushes off an throws an elbow but Diesel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lucas Iv letting Diesel take a breather here.
Diesel looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Lucas Iv comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lucas Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel is trying to stall.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas Iv controls the action.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas Iv.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Lucas Iv improves position.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lucas Iv has Diesel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucas Iv pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diesel tumbling to the mat - Lucas Iv dives into Diesel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Lucas Iv preventing the sweep.
Frank Lucas Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.