PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fumando Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen "Shake Da Spot" King T as his entrance music. Fumando Sanchez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diggler
vs
Sanchez

180 cm
22
189 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

193 cm
20
201 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

*S&M* Sweat Shop [MFS Bloodsport]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fumando Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diggler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diggler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Diggler pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Diggler is controlling well.
Sanchez wants to control but Diggler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to kick Diggler off but Diggler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
letting Diggler counter with a right hand.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Diggler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fumando Sanchez.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fumando Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diggler gets a takedown into half guard.
Diggler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Diggler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diggler.
Diggler moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Diggler has passed into side control.
Diggler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.

Diggler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Diggler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Diggler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Diggler lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Diggler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diggler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.

Diggler tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is not content to let Diggler control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Diggler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diggler throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Diggler counters with a takedown into side control.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fumando Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.

Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.

Diggler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diggler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Diggler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diggler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two 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.

Diggler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanchez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diggler but great work by Sanchez.
Diggler manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Diggler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Diggler defends it.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Diggler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diggler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diggler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diggler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Sanchez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Diggler defends it.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Diggler manages to get to full guard.

Diggler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanchez with a poor takedown

and Diggler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggler advances position into side control!

Diggler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Diggler is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggler.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diggler.
Diggler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to buck Diggler off but Diggler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Diggler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.

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

Diggler scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanchez tries to control Diggler's body but Diggler pushes him off. Sanchez squirms to his side and now Diggler has his back!
Sanchez breaks Diggler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.

Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.

Diggler is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Diggler is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez throws and elbow that misses. Diggler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Diggler!

Diggler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Sanchez stands and throws Diggler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diggler wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!