PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruff Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ruff Diamond was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kyronviita
vs
Diamond

177 cm
20
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jussi Kyronviita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ruff Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyronviita tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Kyronviita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyronviita tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kyronviita or perhaps it was just good defense by Diamond which made him look bad.
Diamond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyronviita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyronviita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruff Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyronviita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamond is fending him off so far but Kyronviita persists. Nope, Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kyronviita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyronviita fails with the takedown.
Diamond lands a nice shot that snaps Kyronviita's head back.
Diamond lands with a shot to the body.
Kyronviita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyronviita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyronviita lands a nice hook to Diamond's body. Diamond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diamond scores with a hook.
Diamond misses with a straight left.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyronviita staying out of range there.
Kyronviita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyronviita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kyronviita is breathing heavily.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Kyronviita saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Diamond.
Diamond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diamond with a nice cross.

Kyronviita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond wants to stand but Kyronviita is controlling the position.
Diamond wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyronviita throws a big right hand that misses.

Kyronviita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diamond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kyronviita has Diamond in his guard.
Diamond trying to control but Kyronviita is working from the bottom.

Diamond stands and steps away. Kyronviita gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diamond lands with a cross.
Kyronviita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyronviita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Nice takedown defense from Diamond. No joy for Kyronviita on that attempt.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Kyronviita dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Kyronviita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kyronviita misses with the combination.
Kyronviita takes one on the button.
Diamond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyronviita.
Diamond jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diamond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diamond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kyronviita had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kyronviita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diamond but Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Kyronviita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body.
Kyronviita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kyronviita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kyronviita takes one on the button.
Kyronviita has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diamond finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyronviita's head.
Kyronviita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diamond to score with a decent uppercut.
Diamond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kyronviita backs up against the cage.
Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyronviita off the cage and back into rage.
Diamond scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond throws a series of strikes that have Kyronviita backpedaling.
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyronviita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diamond digs a good hook to Kyronviita's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruff Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diamond thuds his right hand into Kyronviita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diamond scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyronviita should have avoided that one.
Kyronviita throws a combination that misses
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Diamond moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyronviita has a takedown stuffed.
Diamond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diamond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diamond lands with a nice combination. Kyronviita backs away looking to recover.
Diamond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyronviita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diamond. That's going to slow Kyronviita down.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyronviita is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond with a hook.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Kyronviita avoids them all with ease.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
Diamond throws a series of strikes that have Kyronviita backpedaling.
Diamond lands a head shot.
Kyronviita takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diamond tests Kyronviita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyronviita checks the leg kick.
Diamond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyronviita on the side of the head.
Kyronviita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diamond.
Kyronviita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diamond is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kyronviita checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita misses with a hook.
Kyronviita takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diamond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diamond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyronviita.
Diamond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyronviita has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Diamond as Kyronviita shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kyronviita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruff Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Diamond as he connects with a hook.
Diamond lands with a nice body punch.
Kyronviita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyronviita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diamond connects with a nice looking jab.
Diamond lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Diamond.
Jussi Kyronviita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyronviita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyronviita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diamond.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond scores with a jab. Kyronviita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond digs a good hook to Kyronviita's body.
Kyronviita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Diamond.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diamond.
Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyronviita on the side of the head.
Diamond digs a good hook to Kyronviita's body.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyronviita.
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.
Diamond lands a really nice looking cross but Kyronviita seems unphased.
Diamond is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diamond!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyronviita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyronviita checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Diamond. Beautiful body shot.
Diamond lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruff Diamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Diamond throws a shot to the body.
Diamond tests Kyronviita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyronviita fails to land the takedown.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyronviita.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Diamond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Kyronviita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyronviita dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Kyronviita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruff Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyronviita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita walks into a stiff left hand from Diamond.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Kyronviita moved away.
Diamond misses with a double jab.
Diamond works over Kyronviita's head and body with a nice combination.
Diamond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diamond connects with the punch.
Diamond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diamond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diamond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diamond scores with a jab to the body.
Kyronviita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kyronviita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Diamond.
Diamond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyronviita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyronviita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kyronviita tries to move into range but Diamond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diamond is looking to chop away at Kyronviita's legs.
Diamond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diamond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diamond lands an overhand right.
Kyronviita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Diamond lands but Kyronviita takes it in his stride.
Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussi Kyronviita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond connects with a jab.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body.
Kyronviita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diamond.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyronviita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyronviita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diamond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruff Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diamond dips to his left and cracks Kyronviita with an uppercut!
Diamond's corner calls for a 1-2. Diamond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kyronviita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond throws out a powerful jab.
Kyronviita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Diamond catches Kyronviita right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond scores with a nice strike.
Diamond closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyronviita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyronviita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyronviita doesn't seem phased though.
Kyronviita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyronviita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diamond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyronviita's head backwards.

Kyronviita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diamond sprawls well initially but Kyronviita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond controlling the position well.
Kyronviita trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruff Diamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruff Diamond!