PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage has chosen "Coming Undone" by Korn as his entrance music. Kaiser Diesel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Diesel
vs
Cage

190 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hades ®

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiser Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diesel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Cage being controlled against the cage.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cage looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Diesel.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cage has eaten all the pies!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel.
Diesel cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel has Cage pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel is struggling to control the position.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diesel stalling the fight.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel has Cage pushed against the cage.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diesel is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Diesel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel stalling in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel stalls.
Diesel is working Cage over against the cage.
Cage being controlled against the cage.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel stalls.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Diesel dominated that 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.

Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage takes one on the button.

Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Diesel.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cage up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel is stalling here.
Diesel digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaiser Diesel.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diesel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel has Cage pushed against the cage.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaiser Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Diesel prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diesel is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Diesel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cage needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Cage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Diesel moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel has Cage pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Diesel is working Cage over against the cage.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Cage letting Diesel take a breather here.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel pushes Cage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Diesel pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaiser Diesel.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Alexander Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaiser Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel cracks Cage with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiser Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24

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