PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Handler (ranked 841 p4p, 332 weight class) and Kloockz Diesel (ranked 98 p4p, 49 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Handler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to KEEPINITBEEFY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Handler
vs
Diesel

172 cm
25
165
13 - 8 - 0

171 cm
31
169
18 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kloockz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handler.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel lunges at Handler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handler's hand.
Diesel works Handler's body with a nice hook.
Handler scores with a nice strike.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Handler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler lands with a straight right. Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Handler drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Handler lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.

Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Handler's head.
Handler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel cracks Handler with a nice body shot.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Diesel.
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!
A hook to the body from Handler.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Handler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
Handler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handler tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel digs a right hand into Handler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handler's gas tank.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Handler.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
Diesel trying to stall but Handler improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel has Handler pushed against the cage.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Handler.
Diesel has Handler pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler blocking some punches.
Handler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Handler tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handler 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.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Handler avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel avoids the elbow strike from Handler, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handler as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Handler's ribcage. Handler let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diesel is trying to stand back up but Handler is controlling him
Handler is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel is trying to stand up here but Handler is controlling him well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Handler's head but Handler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handler is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
Handler throws a combination that misses
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler scores with a body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handler throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Handler connects with a jab.

Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel looking to slow down the pace here.
Handler tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Handler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Diesel stalling.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.

Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handler.

Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is trying to stand.

Diesel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Handler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Handler lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Handler throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Handler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handler throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handler up against the cage.
A short left from Handler.
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!
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handler or not.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Handler 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.