PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskari Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by Die MF Die. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Diggler
vs
Jokinen

185 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirt Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oskari Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a nice inside leg kick.

Diggler feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Diggler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diggler is looking to advance position but Jokinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diggler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Diggler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diggler is working for a submission of some sort.

Diggler seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jokinen has recovered full guard.
Diggler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diggler is looking to reverse the position.
Diggler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jokinen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Diggler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Diggler is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jokinen is hanging on to Diggler's back as he tries to escape.

Diggler is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Diggler scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Diggler trying to move into half guard but instead Jokinen has managed to sweep!

Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into side control.

Jokinen tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler sneaks back into half guard.

Jokinen is working for a kimura but Diggler is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dirt Diggler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Diggler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diggleris looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggler is on top in guard.
Diggler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggler passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.

Diggler is working for a kimura but Jokinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggler wants to pass to mount but Jokinen is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is stalling here. Jokinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diggler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jokinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diggler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diggler won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Diggler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jokinen is in real trouble.

Diggler looking for the choke from the back.

Diggler looking for the choke but no joy.
Jokinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diggler's guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Diggler.

Diggler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jokinen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diggler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jokinen's back instead.

Diggler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jokinen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

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.

Jokinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diggler.

Diggler looking for the choke but no joy.

Diggler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jokinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Diggler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt Diggler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jokinen throws a leg kick

and Diggler counters with a takedown into side control.

Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jokinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jokinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Jokinen.
Diggler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jokinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diggler is trying to reverse the position but instead Jokinen has taken his back - oops!
Diggler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Diggler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jokinen has the hooks in. Diggler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler trying to control the hands but Jokinen breaks the grip.

Jokinen looking for the choke from the back.
Diggler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diggler regains half guard.
Jokinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggler!
Diggler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler breaks Jokinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

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

Diggler feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Diggler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Diggler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jokinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diggler has Jokinen in his 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!
Diggler wants to hit a switch here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diggler there!
Diggler is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jokinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diggler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diggler!
Diggler trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jokinen gets to his feet - Diggler follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to clinch

and Diggler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oskari Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but Diggler blocks it.

Diggler wants the takedown. Jokinen is fighting it off but Diggler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jokinen's guard against the cage.
Diggler pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is in trouble now - Diggler has advanced to mount!
Jokinen can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Diggler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jokinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jokinen!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dirt Diggler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggler, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskari Jokinen!