PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diefendorf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pound Power. Wendell Diefendorf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milo Jackson's chin.

Diefendorf
vs
Jackson

178 cm
25
148 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

160 cm
24
136 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

aKua

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wendell Diefendorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Milo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diefendorf lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the ropes and back into rage.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Diefendorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diefendorf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diefendorf is looking for a sweep.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Diefendorf is defending well.
Diefendorf wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diefendorf keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diefendorf is looking to get back to his feet here but Jackson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Diefendorf's back.
Diefendorf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Diefendorf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
Diefendorf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Diefendorf.

Diefendorf stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Diefendorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diefendorf.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diefendorf is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Diefendorf circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looks gassed!
Diefendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diefendorf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Diefendorf clinches up against the ropes.
Diefendorf scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Diefendorf.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diefendorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Jackson.
Diefendorf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diefendorf taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
A short right from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
A short left from Diefendorf.
Nice body punch from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A hook to the body from Diefendorf.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diefendorf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diefendorf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diefendorf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diefendorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diefendorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A hook to the body from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
Diefendorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diefendorf stalling against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diefendorf.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Diefendorf won't allow it.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diefendorf walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diefendorf throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Diefendorf cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diefendorf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Diefendorf lands with a nice body punch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a nice right hand.
Diefendorf lands a nice shot to the body.
Wendell Diefendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diefendorf.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Diefendorf had a free shot at his head there.
Diefendorf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diefendorf scores with a nice strike.
Diefendorf dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diefendorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diefendorf tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diefendorf with a jab.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diefendorf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diefendorf tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Diefendorf lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Diefendorf misses.
Diefendorf looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Diefendorf throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diefendorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diefendorf throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Diefendorf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diefendorf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diefendorf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson defending well as Diefendorf loads up on a big left hand.
Diefendorf cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diefendorf stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diefendorf.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson tries to move into range but Diefendorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Diefendorf. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diefendorf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Diefendorf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a body punch but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Diefendorf.

Diefendorf rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diefendorf works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diefendorf.
Come on Diefendorf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diefendorf just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diefendorf just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Diefendorf prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diefendorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diefendorf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diefendorf working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Diefendorf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diefendorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Diefendorf scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diefendorf scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diefendorf stalling.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Diefendorf.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diefendorf has Jackson pushed against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Diefendorf won't allow it.
Diefendorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Diefendorf controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson jumps guard but Diefendorf stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diefendorf pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diefendorf just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diefendorf has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a damaging elbow.
Diefendorf lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Diefendorf on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wendell Diefendorf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diefendorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Diefendorf throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diefendorf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Diefendorf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diefendorf.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diefendorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Diefendorf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diefendorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diefendorf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diefendorf.
Still in the clinch, Diefendorf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diefendorf lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Diefendorf as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diefendorf - that landed with a thud.
Diefendorf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diefendorf scores with a hook to the body.
Diefendorf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diefendorf scores with a hook to the body.
Diefendorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diefendorf - that landed with a thud.
Diefendorf lands a shot to the body.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Jackson.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson being controlled against the ropes.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diefendorf - that landed with a thud.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Diefendorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diefendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Diefendorf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Diefendorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diefendorf walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab lands there for Diefendorf.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diefendorf.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Diefendorf, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Diefendorf against the ropes but Diefendorf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diefendorf jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Diefendorf wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Diefendorf misses the target.
Diefendorf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diefendorf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Diefendorf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Donk. Diefendorf catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in but Diefendorf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diefendorf lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Diefendorf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diefendorf.
Nice uppercut there from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Diefendorf scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diefendorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Diefendorf - just one landing.
Good exchange - Diefendorf coming out on top.

Diefendorf clinches.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Diefendorf holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Diefendorf landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diefendorf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Diefendorf.
Diefendorf scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diefendorf smiles and moves away.
Diefendorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diefendorf lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Diefendorf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Diefendorf moves into the clinch successfully.
Diefendorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diefendorf lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Diefendorf gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diefendorf lands a right hand.
Diefendorf lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Diefendorf.
Wendell Diefendorf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diefendorf works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diefendorf gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diefendorf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Diefendorf lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson jumps guard but Diefendorf stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Diefendorf stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Diefendorf keeps him there for the moment.
Diefendorf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diefendorf crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Diefendorf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diefendorf crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
A short uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diefendorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diefendorf walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diefendorf misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Diefendorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diefendorf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Diefendorf scores with a nice strike.

Diefendorf moves into the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diefendorf as the two fighters clinch.
Wendell Diefendorf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Diefendorf.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Diefendorf holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Diefendorf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Diefendorf is working Jackson over against the ropes.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Diefendorf won't allow it.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diefendorf smiles and moves away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Diefendorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Diefendorf gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Diefendorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Diefendorf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diefendorf 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!

Wendell Diefendorf wins by unanimous decision!