|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diefendorf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Go Gadget Gospel. Wendell Diefendorf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
23
137 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
|
178 cm
27
144 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wendell Diefendorf!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diefendorf throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Diefendorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diefendorf misses with a looping right.
Nova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefendorf to score with a decent uppercut.
Diefendorf throws a hook but Nova avoids it easily.
Diefendorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diefendorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nova.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diefendorf, right into the meat.
Diefendorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diefendorf connects with the punch.
Diefendorf clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diefendorf misses with a straight right.
Diefendorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova moves out of range as Diefendorf strikes.
Diefendorf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Diefendorf misses the target.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diefendorf's calf.
Diefendorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Nova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diefendorf throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diefendorf counters with a nice uppercut.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diefendorf thinking.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova needs to keep his hands up - Diefendorf had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf misses the jab.
Diefendorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diefendorf tries to work over Nova's front leg with a kick but Nova checks it.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick
and Nova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nova is looking to slow Diefendorf down with leg kicks.
Diefendorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diefendorf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick
and Nova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Diefendorf with a jab.
Diefendorf looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Diefendorf does no damage.
Diefendorf lands a nice shot that snaps Nova's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Nova swings for the body but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Nova slips under a jab.
Diefendorf misses the jab.
Diefendorf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice body kick there by Nova.
Nova shoots for a double leg takedown but Diefendorf sprawls well. He's pushed Nova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diefendorf loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Diefendorf thows a leg kick but Nova checks it
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diefendorf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with a double jab
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diefendorf throws a combination that misses
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diefendorf was covering up waiting for the punch and Nova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nova is pushing down on Diefendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diefendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Nova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diefendorf wants to improve his position but Nova is controlling well.
Diefendorf is refusing to be controlled, as Nova sits in half guard.
Nova is really struggling to control Diefendorf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nova passes to full mount!
Diefendorf is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wendell Diefendorf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diefendorf wants to land a leg kick but Nova is out of range.
Nova is looking to wear down Diefendorf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diefendorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diefendorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nova counters with a thumping low kick.
Diefendorf looks to throw a body kick
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova thows a leg kick but Diefendorf checks it
and Diefendorf finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diefendorf, as that shot connected.
Diefendorf swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
Nova throws a leg kick but Diefendorf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diefendorf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nova counters with a good low kick that Diefendorf was not able to check.
Nova takes one on the button.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diefendorf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diefendorf is looking to regain half guard here but Nova keeps moving and retains side control.
Nova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diefendorf tries to bench press Nova off him but Nova keeps the position.
Nova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diefendorf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diefendorf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nova drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diefendorf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nova has Diefendorf in his guard.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Diefendorf from controlling successfully.
Diefendorf lands a couple of digs.
Nova working for a triangle but Diefendorf defends it easily.
Nova is working an open guard so Diefendorf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nova.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Diefendorf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diefendorf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nova counters with a left to the body.
Diefendorf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nova's head.
Wendell Diefendorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diefendorf misses with a straight right.
Diefendorf throws a hook but Nova avoids it easily.
Nova checks a low kick from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf tries to land a body kick
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diefendorf thinking.
Nova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diefendorf misses with a shot to the body
and Nova counters with a left and a right that stings Diefendorf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova misses with a wild combination.
Diefendorf misses with a combination
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diefendorf looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Diefendorf catches Nova right on the button with a cross.
Diefendorf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a three punch combo that has Diefendorf backing up. Diefendorf nods at Nova to acknowledge the strikes.
Diefendorf throws a combination that misses
and Nova counters with a series of strikes. Diefendorf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diefendorf ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Diefendorf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Diefendorf missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diefendorf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Nova as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wendell Diefendorf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nova cracks Diefendorf with an open hand slap.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Diefendorf.
Nova throws a chopping leg kick but Diefendorf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diefendorf tries to land a front kick but Nova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Diefendorf
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diefendorf misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Diefendorf.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diefendorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diefendorf takes one on the button.
Diefendorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nova.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick
and Nova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diefendorf!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf prevents Nova from taking his back.
Nova jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diefendorf is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diefendorf and Nova has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nova swings around for an armbar but Diefendorf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nova's guard.
Nova wants to sweep but no luck.
Diefendorf is looking to stand up but Nova won't let him.
Diefendorf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nova, up you get!
Nova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diefendorf misses with a body punch
and Nova counters with a low kick, right behind Diefendorf 's knee.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Diefendorf moves out of range easily.
Diefendorf feints and then cracks Nova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nova down.
Diefendorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diefendorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nova counters with a good low kick that Diefendorf was not able to check.
Diefendorf throws a combination that misses
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Diefendorf misses its intended target.
Nova slips a straight right by Diefendorf.
Nova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diefendorf trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diefendorf manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf keeping full guard, as Nova tries to pass.
Nova slips nicely into half guard.
Nova passes to side control.
Nova goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diefendorf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nova's guard! Nice work there by Diefendorf!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diefendorf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diefendorf controlling the pace.
Neo Nova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf stands up and beckons Nova to join him on the feet.
Diefendorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nova counters with a low kick, right behind Diefendorf 's knee.
Diefendorf loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Diefendorf throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Diefendorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
No joy there for Diefendorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Diefendorf as he checks the leg kick.
Diefendorf misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diefendorf lands a jab.
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 Neo Nova.
I think Diefendorf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Wendell Diefendorf!
Wendell Diefendorf wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
