PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skripplenorth comes into the arena with Slayer - Raining Blood blaring out of the sound system. Diesel has chosen I drink alone. as his entrance music. Bud Diesel 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!

Skripplenorth
vs
Diesel

201 cm
21
268 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

195 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Demonic Clothing
Advantage XXX nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Skripplenorth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bud Diesel !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skripplenorth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Skripplenorth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Skripplenorth.

Skripplenorth is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Skripplenorth is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel tries to roll over but Skripplenorth keeps him under control.
Skripplenorth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Skripplenorth's guard.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Skripplenorth's ribs.
Skripplenorth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skripplenorth tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skripplenorth is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skripplenorth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skripplenorth walks into a left hand.
Bud Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skripplenorth has time to react.
No joy there for Diesel , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Diesel and Skripplenorth goes tumbling to the canvas! Diesel follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Skripplenorth is rocked!
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Oh Skripplenorth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel wants to stand up but Skripplenorth has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Skripplenorth seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him!

Diesel stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Skripplenorth with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel throws a combination. Skripplenorth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skripplenorth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skripplenorth at a distance.

Skripplenorth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skripplenorth lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skripplenorth wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Skripplenorth passes Diesel 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skripplenorth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel !
Skripplenorth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skripplenorth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Skripplenorth's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Skripplenorth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Skripplenorth tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel prevents Skripplenorth from moving into mount.
Skripplenorth tries to move to full mount but Diesel actually manages to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesel wants to control but Skripplenorth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Skripplenorth stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel .
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skripplenorth tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Skripplenorth in close.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skripplenorth fails to land the takedown.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Skripplenorth seems unphased.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Diesel .
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diesel works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Skripplenorth tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Skripplenorth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth is pushing down on Diesel 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Skripplenorth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skripplenorth wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Skripplenorth is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skripplenorth lands strikes from half guard.

Skripplenorth is looking for a kimura here.

Diesel has one foot on Skripplenorth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skripplenorth moves away.
Skripplenorth staying out of range there.
Diesel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skripplenorth misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skripplenorth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diesel .
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.
Diesel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.

Skripplenorth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Diesel 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!

Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skripplenorth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Skripplenorth's body. Skripplenorth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skripplenorth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skripplenorth backs up against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Skripplenorth's body. Skripplenorth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel lands a jab to Skripplenorth's midsection.

Skripplenorth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel 's guard.
Skripplenorth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Skripplenorth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skripplenorth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.

Skripplenorth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skripplenorth's guard! Nice work there by Diesel !

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Skripplenorth won't let him.
Skripplenorth looking to control.

Skripplenorth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Skripplenorth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel !
Diesel staying calm.
Diesel tries to stand but Skripplenorth is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skripplenorth is trying to get back to his feet.
Skripplenorth is looking to reverse the position.
Skripplenorth is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Skripplenorth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Skripplenorth shoots and misses
and Diesel counters with a three punch combo that has Skripplenorth backing up. Skripplenorth nods at Diesel to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skripplenorth.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel throws a hook but Skripplenorth blocks it.
Skripplenorth has his takedown stuffed
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skripplenorth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skripplenorth misses with a takedown
and Diesel counters with a left and a right that stings Skripplenorth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Skripplenorth.
Diesel throws a right hand that Skripplenorth ducks under and follows up with a left that Skripplenorth also avoids with ease.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skripplenorth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skripplenorth moves away from the strike by Diesel .
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skripplenorth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Diesel digs a good hook to Skripplenorth's body.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a double leg but Diesel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skripplenorth tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skripplenorth moves out of range of the strikes.
Skripplenorth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randy Skripplenorth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Skripplenorth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Diesel really dominated that round.
That's time! Skripplenorth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diesel gets caught flat footed, as Skripplenorth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth controlling from the top position.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Skripplenorth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Randy Skripplenorth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skripplenorth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skripplenorth moves into full mount! Diesel won't be happy about that!

Skripplenorth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel !

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diesel wanted to stand there but Skripplenorth had control of the position.
Skripplenorth controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel postures up.
Skripplenorth looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two 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.
Skripplenorth works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Skripplenorth is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Skripplenorth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel 's guard.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skripplenorth trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skripplenorth trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Skripplenorth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Skripplenorth actively working from the bottom here.

Skripplenorth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.

Skripplenorth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Skripplenorth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skripplenorth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skripplenorth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skripplenorth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Skripplenorth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Skripplenorth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skripplenorth's guard! Nice work there by Diesel !

Skripplenorth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Skripplenorth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Skripplenorth had his way with Bud Diesel in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Skripplenorth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Skripplenorth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diesel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skripplenorth but great work by Diesel .
Skripplenorth is looking for a sweep.
Skripplenorth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel 's best efforts.
Skripplenorth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skripplenorth.
Diesel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skripplenorth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skripplenorth gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skripplenorth is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skripplenorth is trying to strike from the bottom but Diesel has passed into full mount.
Skripplenorth is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Skripplenorth is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Skripplenorth to take his back!
Diesel is trying to stick to Skripplenorth's back but Skripplenorth is turning into Diesel . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skripplenorth.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Skripplenorth tries to pass.
Diesel wants to stand up but Skripplenorth is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skripplenorth is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Skripplenorth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Skripplenorth with that takedown attempt.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Skripplenorth ducks down to avoid it.
Skripplenorth slips under a jab from Diesel .
Bud Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skripplenorth shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skripplenorth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skripplenorth with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel jabs at Skripplenorth's body.
Skripplenorth ducks under a wild hook from Diesel .
Skripplenorth has a takedown stuffed.
Skripplenorth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skripplenorth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Skripplenorth avoids them all with ease.

Skripplenorth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skripplenorth passes into half guard.
Skripplenorth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diesel tries to hold on but Skripplenorth postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randy Skripplenorth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel wants to hold on but Skripplenorth pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Diesel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Skripplenorth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diesel is now in Skripplenorth's guard. A big mistake from Skripplenorth there, giving up the dominant position!
Diesel trying to control but Skripplenorth is working from the bottom.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.

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 Randy Skripplenorth.
I think Diesel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Diesel ! Bud Diesel retains his heavyweight title!