PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Mittendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond has chosen Big Gun - AC/DC as his entrance music. Jack Diamond is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mittendorf
vs
Diamond

220 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralf Mittendorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Diamond!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Mittendorf lands but Diamond takes it in his stride.
Mittendorf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mittendorf misses with a takedown attempt - Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diamond but Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Mittendorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Mittendorf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mittendorf is defended easily by Diamond.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a body punch but Mittendorf moves out of range.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that Diamond semi-blocks.
Mittendorf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diamond drops his hands momentarily and Mittendorf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.

Mittendorf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Mittendorf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Mittendorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mittendorf tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mittendorf tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diamond throws a right hand that Mittendorf ducks under and follows up with a left that Mittendorf also avoids with ease.
Mittendorf has a takedown stuffed.
Mittendorf shoots in for a double leg but Diamond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mittendorf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamond defends it nicely.
Mittendorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Mittendorf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamond defends it nicely.
Mittendorf connects with the punch.
Diamond misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Diamond misses.
Mittendorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mittendorf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mittendorf.
Mittendorf cracks a nice hook into Diamond's ribs.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Diamond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mittendorf.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Mittendorf avoids them all with ease.

Mittendorf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mittendorf is taking a breather. Diamond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf tries to stand and escape but Diamond is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond taking some punishment here, with Mittendorf in his half guard.
Mittendorf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mittendorf is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mittendorf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mittendorf thows a huge punch but Diamond dodges it nicely.
Diamond is not content to let Mittendorf control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralf Mittendorf dominated that round.
That's time! Mittendorf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diamond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mittendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Diamond moves out of range easily.
Mittendorf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamond's head.
Mittendorf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diamond pinned against the cage. Diamond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mittendorf loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mittendorf.
Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Mittendorf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mittendorf shoots in for a double leg but Diamond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diamond but Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Mittendorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mittendorf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond keeping full guard, as Mittendorf tries to pass.
Mittendorf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mittendorf passes Diamond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mittendorf trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mittendorf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mittendorf thows a huge punch but Diamond dodges it nicely.
Mittendorf moves into full mount! Diamond won't be happy about that!
Mittendorf wants to control the pace but Diamond is squirming around nicely.
Diamond is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf misses with a head shot.
Mittendorf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diamond's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Mittendorf tries to control but Diamond wriggling away.
Mittendorf looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mittendorf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diamond is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mittendorf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mittendorf controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Mittendorf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mittendorf shoots in and drives through. Diamond sprawls well.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Mittendorf is just out of range.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mittendorf.
Ralf Mittendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mittendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.

Mittendorf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diamond's half guard.
Mittendorf trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.
Mittendorf is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mittendorf is controlling the pace.
Diamond is not content to let Mittendorf control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diamond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ralf Mittendorf just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mittendorf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralf Mittendorf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Diamond both land. Nice combination.
Mittendorf scores with a head kick.
Mittendorf lands with a kick to the temple. Diamond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Mittendorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheers as Mittendorf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diamond doesn't seem phased though.
Ralf Mittendorf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Mittendorf with that takedown attempt.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Mittendorf moves out of range.
Mittendorf scores with a head kick.
Mittendorf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mittendorf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mittendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Mittendorf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mittendorf thows a body kick. Diamond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mittendorf lands a high kick!
Jack Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mittendorf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diamond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mittendorf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Mittendorf from controlling successfully.
Mittendorf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Mittendorf from controlling successfully.

Mittendorf gets to his feet - Diamond follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Mittendorf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mittendorf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Mittendorf!