PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Pjiton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Akuma Pjiton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pjiton
vs
Diamond

189 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akuma Pjiton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diamond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pjiton was covering up waiting for the punch and Diamond finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diamond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Pjiton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diamond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diamond trying to control but Pjiton is working from the bottom.
Pjiton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.

Pjiton working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.
Pjiton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Diamond drops back looking for a leg! Pjiton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pjiton manages to kick Diamond off! Diamond jumps back into Pjiton's guard.
Diamond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diamond trying to control but Pjiton is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pjiton working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.

Pjiton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pjiton keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.

Diamond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pjiton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diamond has managed to get both his arms back between Pjiton's legs - danger averted.
Diamond stays in close to Pjiton's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pjiton controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Pjiton keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Diamond just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Pjiton keeps it at a distance.

Diamond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pjiton!
Diamond punching from mount but Pjiton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diamond controlling the position easily from mount.
Pjiton wants to hold on but Diamond pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjiton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pjiton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

Pjiton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Diamond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diamond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pjiton can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pjiton wants to control but Diamond postures up.
Pjiton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diamond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pjiton is staying active underneath Diamond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Diamond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pjiton actively working from the bottom here.
Pjiton trying to control here.

Pjiton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diamond controlling the action here.
Diamond is keen to just control but Pjiton is a slippery customer.

That's two 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Pjiton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diamond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Pjiton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diamond looking for a sweep. Not yet Diamond, not yet.
Pjiton wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pjiton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Diamond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pjiton is aware though and is defending well.

Pjiton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pjiton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjiton pushes down on Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pjiton is thwarting Diamond's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pjiton shoots and misses

and Diamond counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Pjiton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diamond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Pjiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Pjiton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.

Diamond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Diamond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pjiton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamond is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Michael Diamond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pjiton controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
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 Akuma Pjiton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pjiton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pjiton clinches.
Pjiton prevents the takedown attempt.
Pjiton stops a takedown attempt from Diamond.

Pjiton drags the fight down to the ground.

Pjiton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pjiton working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.
Pjiton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pjiton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pjiton is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Diamond 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.

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.

Pjiton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diamond stacks Pjiton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diamond!
Diamond controls the position.

Diamond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pjiton wants to control but Diamond postures up.
Pjiton gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to take a breather but Pjiton is having none of it.
Diamond might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pjiton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pjiton manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond trying to control but Pjiton is working from the bottom.

Diamond is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pjiton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diamond is looking to defend but Pjiton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diamond! Pjiton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diamond taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akuma Pjiton!