PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Bettin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden Bettin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maddox
vs
Bettin

220 cm
23
280 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

170 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diesel Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aiden Bettin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bettin as he avoids it easily.
Bettin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bettin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bettin has a takedown stuffed.
Maddox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bettin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Maddox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bettin's head.
Bettin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bettin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Bettin trying to control but Maddox postures up.
Maddox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bettin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Bettin is trying to stand up here but Maddox is controlling him well.
Bettin has hold of Maddox's hands but Maddox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maddox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bettin has eaten all the pies!
Maddox thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bettin to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bettin is keeping the position for now.
Maddox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bettin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bettin is looking to stand up but Maddox isn't so interested in that idea.
Bettin looks gassed!
Maddox advances to half guard.
Bettin is trying to stand back up but Maddox is controlling him
Maddox lands strikes from half guard.
Maddox drops an elbow to the side of Bettin's head.
Maddox misses with a head shot. Bettin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bettin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bettin controls Maddox momentarily but Maddox frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maddox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maddox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maddox throws a strike but Bettin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maddox striking off his back but it's not causing Bettin any problems.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bettin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bettin shoots for a takedown but Maddox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Maddox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox throwing shots but Bettin is blocking nicely.
Maddox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bettin has hold of Maddox's hands but Maddox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox prevents Bettin from improving his position.
Bettin tries to kick Maddox off but Maddox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maddox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maddox winds up and cracks Bettin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maddox is nestled in close to Bettin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bettin defending well though.
Bettin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maddox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maddox with the ground and pound but Bettin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maddox is working Bettin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maddox throwing strikes but missing.
Maddox postures up in Bettin's guard and throws a big left but Bettin blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bettin trying to keep a closed guard but Maddox is proving a slippery customer.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Maddox. No joy for Bettin on that attempt.
Diesel Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Bettin.

Maddox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bettin sprawls well initially but Maddox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bettin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maddox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bettin wants to get back to his feet.
Bettin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maddox.
Maddox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Maddox with shots to the head and body - Bettin looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bettin is looking to improve his position but Maddox isn't that keen on the idea.
Bettin wants to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Bettin is bucking up trying to escape but Maddox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bettin working to try and regain half guard.
Maddox landing strikes from the mount.
Maddox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maddox landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bettin is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maddox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maddox looking to finish Bettin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bettin!
Maddox landing punches.
Maddox punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Maddox connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bettin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Maddox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maddox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bettin's face.
Bettin wants to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Maddox landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Bettin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maddox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Maddox connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Bettin is rocked!
Bettin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Maddox.
Maddox thowing shots but they're missing.
Maddox working the ground and pound effectively.
Maddox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bettin can do to turn this around?
Maddox is landing with some decent strikes but Bettin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diesel Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bettin taking shots to the head.
Maddox unloads with some shots from mount but Bettin bucks and avoids them well.
Bettin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bettin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maddox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Maddox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maddox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bettin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maddox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maddox raining down shots from the mount!
Maddox working the ground and pound effectively.
Maddox working Bettin over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Maddox.
Bettin is trying to escape the mount.
Maddox punching from mount but Bettin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maddox lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maddox is landing with some decent strikes but Bettin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bettin blocking the ground and pound.
Bettin wants to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Maddox lands a big elbow.
Maddox avoids the attempt from Bettin to control.
Maddox looking to ground and pound but Bettin is blocking nicely.
Maddox punching from mount but Bettin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maddox looking to finish Bettin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bettin!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bettin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Maddox landing strikes from the mount and Bettin is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Maddox dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Maddox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maddox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maddox sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maddox landing strikes from the mount.
Maddox working Bettin over with strikes here.
Maddox misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bettin tries to lock up and control but Maddox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maddox lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maddox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maddox thowing shots but they're missing.
Bettin is trying desperately to improve position.
Maddox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bettin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maddox thows a huge punch but Bettin dodges it nicely.
Maddox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bettin defending well though.
Bettin is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bettin trying to control here.
Bettin is looking to escape.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Maddox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bettin is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bettin actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maddox throwing shots but Bettin is blocking nicely.
Bettin tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maddox not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bettin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Maddox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bettin circles away.
Bettin throws a wild body kick that Maddox sees coming a mile off.
Maddox has his takedown stuffed

and Bettin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bettin is looking to take a break and control but Maddox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bettin blocks the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox punching from the bottom.

Bettin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maddox is just riding it out for now. Bettin eventually gives up the hold.
Bettin blocks the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maddox is pressing down on Bettin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maddox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bettin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bettin fails to land the takedown.
Maddox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bettin's calf.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
Bettin tries for a takedown but Maddox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bettin defends it nicely.
Bettin stuffs the takedown.
Aiden Bettin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bettin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maddox to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aiden Bettin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maddox 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Maddox!