PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ortiz killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diagana
vs
killer

168 cm
22
133 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

170 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, ortiz killer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

killer scores with a takedown into Diagana's guard.
Diagana wants to stand but killer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
killer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
killer trying to control but Diagana is working from the bottom.
killer prevents Diagana from getting back to his feet.

killer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and killer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diagana wants to stand up but killer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
killer misses with a looping left.
Alberto Diagana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Diagana throws a sloppy head kick and killer moves out of range easily.
killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
killer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diagana wants to clinch.
killer throws a right and a left that Diagana avoids nicely.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
killer tries to clinch up but Diagana circles away and keeps his distance.
Diagana clinches but killer breaks the clinch
enabling killer to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diagana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
killer looks to land a body kick but Diagana moved away.
Diagana tries to clinch

and killer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diagana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diagana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and killer manages to pass to side control.
Diagana wants to stand back up but killer manages to pass into side control.
killer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diagana's shoulder. That is not cool.
killer trying to control the position but Diagana is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
killer swings around for an armbar but Diagana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into killer's guard.
Diagana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of killer is proving hard to escape from.
killer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diagana's guard.
Diagana wants to get back to his feet but killer passes into half guard.
killer wants to take a breather but Diagana is having none of it.

Diagana is defending against the submission attempts here by killer.
Diagana is trying to stand up here but killer is controlling him well.

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.
Diagana is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diagana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
killer throws a nice looking combination but Diagana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diagana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
killer moves in looking to clinch but Diagana pushes him off.
Diagana misses with a body kick.
Diagana tries to clinch up

and killer counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ortiz killer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diagana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diagana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on killer. That did some damage!
Diagana looks to clinch
and killer counters with a left to the body.
killer slips a jab and a cross from Diagana.
killer fails to land the takedown.
Diagana wants to clinch but killer slips to the side
and killer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ortiz killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diagana lands a head kick. killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like ortiz killer has been cut.
killer throws a head kick that Diagana semi-blocks.
Diagana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and killer counters with a one-two to the body.
killer throws a low kick, looking for Diagana's leg but Diagana calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

killer has Diagana up against the cage in a clinch.
killer lands a body shot.
killer misses with a punch on the inside.
killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Diagana.
Diagana scores a nice knee to the body.
killer trying to control the position but instead, Diagana has worked for underhooks and has pushed killer into the cage.
A body shot lands from killer.
killer misses with the head strike.
Diagana controlling the action here for a moment.
Diagana tries to stall but killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diagana wants to stall.
Diagana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diagana slows down the pace here.
killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diagana backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diagana's brow.
Diagana misses with a knee to the head.
killer can't find room to land a body shot as Diagana controls the action.

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.
Diagana tries a knee to the head but killer blocks it.
Diagana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diagana trying to stall but killer improves his position.
Diagana misses with an elbow strike.
killer managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diagana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from killer.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. killer is defending well for now.
killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
killer blocks an elbow strike from Diagana.
killer lands an elbow inside that Diagana shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diagana.
A right hook to the body lands for killer.
Diagana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Diagana.
killer leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on killer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
killer looking to slow down the pace here.
killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diagana is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe Diagana would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
killer lands with a light punch inside.
killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diagana taking a breather.
killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
killer lands a shoulder strike.
killer throws a head punch that misses.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
killer misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diagana as killer tries to tie him up.
killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
killer lands a right hand.
Diagana takes an elbow to the temple.
killer lands a shoulder strike.
killer lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
Diagana misses with a knee strike.

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.
Diagana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
killer avoiding damage as Diagana throws knees to the body.
killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diagana backwards.
Diagana working killer over with knees to the body.
killer working aggressively here.
Diagana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
killer is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diagana as killer tries to tie him up.
killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from killer.
killer lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from killer.
killer pushes off an throws an elbow but Diagana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
killer managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
killer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from killer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for killer.
killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diagana backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
killer throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ortiz killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

killer blocks the body kick.
Diagana closes the distance looking to clinch

and killer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by killer.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing killer from controlling successfully.
Diagana looking to hit a scissor sweep but killer is one step ahead there.
Diagana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and killer dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

killer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
killer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diagana is squirming around, avoiding killer's attempts to control the action.
killer prevents Diagana from getting the reversal.
killer tries to control but Diagana wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diagana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
ortiz killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
killer wants to take a breather but Diagana is having none of it.
killer wants to free his trapped foot but Diagana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
killer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diagana wants to get back to his feet.
killer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diagana tries to kick killer off in order to stand up. killer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana wants to get back to his feet.

killer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diagana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, killer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alberto Diagana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
killer wants to control but Diagana is keeping him busy.
Diagana is looking for a sweep.

That's four 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.
Diagana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
killer wants to control but Diagana is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

killer takes the fight into the clinch.
Diagana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but killer is keeping busy.
killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diagana throws an elbow but it misses.
Diagana trying to land knees to the body.
Diagana avoiding damage as killer throws knees to the body.
killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
killer tries to stall but Diagana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
killer being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
ortiz killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ortiz killer!