PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Diefendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Babbage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diefendorf comes to the ring accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Diefendorf
vs
Babbage

178 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wendell Diefendorf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Babbage!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babbage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Babbage moves out of range easily.
Diefendorf throws a right hand that Babbage ducks under and follows up with a left that Babbage also avoids with ease.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that Babbage semi-blocks.
Diefendorf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick lands from Diefendorf that sends Babbage to the canvas. Babbage tries to scramble back to his feet but Diefendorf brings him back down into side control.

Babbage is rocked!

It looks like Charles Babbage has been cut.
Diefendorf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Babbage is still in real trouble! Can Diefendorf finish him?
Diefendorf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babbage to see if he's OK.
Babbage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diefendorf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Diefendorf stands up out of the half guard.
Diefendorf misses with a double jab
and Babbage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diefendorf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diefendorf tries a head kick but it misses.
Babbage swings for the body but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babbage seems to have recovered his senses.

Babbage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babbage prevents Diefendorf from escaping the position.
Diefendorf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diefendorf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Babbage blocks the strikes from Diefendorf.
Babbage stops Diefendorf from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babbage.
Babbage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babbage wants to control but Diefendorf is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Babbage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babbage scores with a shot to the body.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diefendorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babbage scores with a jab to the head.
Diefendorf throws a right and a left that Babbage avoids nicely.
Babbage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diefendorf's waist but Diefendorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babbage off to one side.
A head kick by Diefendorf misses
letting Babbage counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Babbage.
Babbage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babbage shoots in looking for a takedown. Diefendorf tries to sprawl out of it but Babbage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diefendorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diefendorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wendell Diefendorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diefendorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babbage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diefendorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diefendorf throws a head kick but Babbage moves out of range.
Diefendorf tries to move into range but Babbage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diefendorf throws a head kick but Babbage moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Babbage.
Diefendorf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babbage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diefendorf at a distance.
Diefendorf misses with a wild combination.
Babbage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diefendorf's hands.
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babbage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Diefendorf does no damage.
Diefendorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diefendorf misses with the combination.
Babbage lands with a cross.
Diefendorf throws an off balance right hand
and Babbage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diefendorf stuffs the takedown attempt from Babbage. Babbage gets slowly back to his feet.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Babbage.
Diefendorf tries a head kick but it misses.

Babbage forces Diefendorf back against the ropes and clinches.
Babbage is trying to stall.
Babbage keeps control of Diefendorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diefendorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diefendorf can't break the clinch.
Diefendorf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babbage has him pressed against the ropes.
Diefendorf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babbage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diefendorf backwards.

Diefendorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws a combination. Babbage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diefendorf is breathing heavily.
Babbage misses with a low kick as Diefendorf jumps back.
Babbage shoots for a takedown but Diefendorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babbage.
Diefendorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Babbage works over Diefendorf's head and body with a nice combination.
Babbage dodges the punch combination from Diefendorf.
Babbage avoids the head kick by Diefendorf.
Babbage lands with an uppercut that bounces Diefendorf off the ropes and back into rage.
Babbage lands with a straight right. Diefendorf didn't see that one coming.
Diefendorf lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Diefendorf misses.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Babbage moves out of range easily.
Diefendorf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Babbage does no damage.
Babbage avoids the head kick by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Babbage.
Diefendorf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babbage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diefendorf throws a right and a left that Babbage avoids nicely.
Babbage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diefendorf misses with a head kick.

Babbage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Babbage lands in his opponent's guard.
Diefendorf tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diefendorf keeping full guard, as Babbage tries to pass.
Babbage is pushing down on Diefendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diefendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Babbage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Babbage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diefendorf!
Babbage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diefendorf looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babbage lands a big elbow.
Diefendorf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babbage cracks Diefendorf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diefendorf regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Babbage is trying to control the action in half guard but Diefendorf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diefendorf tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diefendorf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Babbage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diefendorf is just riding it out for now. Babbage eventually gives up the hold.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Diefendorf kicks Babbage off and gets back to his feet.
Jab by Babbage.
Diefendorf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babbage tries to land a front kick but Diefendorf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babbage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Diefendorf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Babbage thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefendorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babbage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf tries to land a body kick
and Babbage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Diefendorf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babbage lands a jab to Diefendorf's midsection.
Babbage blocks a head kick by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Diefendorf misses
and Babbage counters with a good low kick that Diefendorf was not able to check.
Babbage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diefendorf on the side of the head.
Diefendorf falls off balance throwing a combination

and Babbage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babbage.
Babbage keeps control of Diefendorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Diefendorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babbage misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses.
Diefendorf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diefendorf misses with a two punch combination.
Diefendorf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babbage checks the leg kick.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babbage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babbage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diefendorf throws a right hand that misses
and Babbage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diefendorf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Diefendorf misses
and Babbage counters with a nice body shot.
Babbage moves away from the strike by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babbage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babbage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diefendorf as he avoids it easily.
Babbage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babbage lunges at Diefendorf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diefendorf's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Babbage as he connects with a hook.
Babbage tries to clinch up but Diefendorf circles away and keeps his distance.
Diefendorf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babbage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Babbage moves out of range easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Babbage.
Diefendorf throws a series of punches but Babbage moves out of range.
A choreographed right hand from Diefendorf misses the target.
Diefendorf lands a high kick!
Diefendorf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diefendorf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diefendorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Babbage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diefendorf has time to react.
Babbage lands a nice looking body shot.
Babbage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babbage checks a leg kick.
Babbage blocks a jab.
Diefendorf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diefendorf misses with a combination
enabling Babbage to counter with a crisp jab.
Diefendorf misses with a head kick.
Babbage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babbage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diefendorf.
Babbage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babbage tests Diefendorf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babbage looks to throw the jab but Diefendorf is out of range.
Diefendorf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diefendorf throws a leg kick which misses Babbage's front leg but catches the back leg as Babbage tries to avoid it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diefendorf!
Babbage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babbage connects with the punch.
Diefendorf misses with a kick to the body.
Diefendorf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick

so Babbage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diefendorf wants to sweep here but Babbage controlling him for the moment.
Babbage won't allow Diefendorf to get back to his feet.
Babbage passes Diefendorf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Babbage seems to be working for a kimura but Diefendorf defends the submission attempt.
Diefendorf pushes Babbage off looking to stand but Babbage dives back in and keeps control.
Babbage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diefendorf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diefendorf tries to get to full guard but Babbage has control of the leg.

Babbage is working for a submission of some sort.
Babbage wants to get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Babbage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diefendorf taking some punishment here, with Babbage in his half guard.
Diefendorf tries to kick Babbage off in order to stand up. Babbage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Diefendorf is trying to get back to his feet.

Babbage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Babbage tries for a kimura but Diefendorf is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diefendorf is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Babbage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Babbage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Babbage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diefendorf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diefendorf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Babbage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diefendorf misses with a body kick.
Diefendorf throws a nice looking combination but Babbage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diefendorf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diefendorf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Diefendorf.
Charles Babbage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diefendorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babbage blocks a head kick by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with a body punch
and Babbage counters with a good low kick that Diefendorf was not able to check.
Babbage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diefendorf throws a lazy head kick
and Babbage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diefendorf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babbage shoots in but no luck this time.
Diefendorf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Babbage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babbage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses
and Babbage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diefendorf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diefendorf misses with a low kick.
Diefendorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babbage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws a head kick but Babbage moves out of range.
Wendell Diefendorf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babbage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diefendorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diefendorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babbage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with a combination
and Babbage counters with an inside leg kick.
Babbage slips a jab and a cross from Diefendorf.
A head kick misses from Diefendorf.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Babbage catches Diefendorf right on the button with a cross.
Babbage thuds his right hand into Diefendorf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diefendorf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babbage finds it's way round the side to connect with Diefendorf's head.
Babbage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babbage looks for a takedown but Diefendorf sprawls well.
Wendell Diefendorf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Babbage.
Babbage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diefendorf circles away.
Diefendorf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diefendorf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diefendorf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diefendorf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diefendorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Babbage checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diefendorf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diefendorf slips a jab and a cross from Babbage.
A nice combination there by Babbage.
Diefendorf blocks a jab.
Babbage misses with a wild combination.
Diefendorf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Babbage counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Diefendorf misses.
Diefendorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diefendorf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diefendorf lands with a slapping head kick.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses.
Babbage throws a head kick but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Babbage throws a nice looking combination but Diefendorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diefendorf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diefendorf throws a head kick but Babbage moves out of range.
Diefendorf lands a head kick. Babbage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babbage looks for a takedown but Diefendorf sprawls well.
Babbage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Babbage does it's job there.
Diefendorf lands a high kick!
Babbage dodges the punch combination from Diefendorf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babbage looks to throw the jab but Diefendorf is out of range.

Babbage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Babbage tries to free his leg and advance position but Diefendorf is retaining full guard.
Babbage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diefendorf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babbage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diefendorf's guard.
Diefendorf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babbage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babbage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diefendorf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babbage won't let Diefendorf get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Babbage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diefendorf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diefendorf is trying to escape the mount.
Diefendorf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diefendorf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babbage wants to control from the top but Diefendorf keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf wants to stand but Babbage is controlling the position.
Babbage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diefendorf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diefendorf wants to stand up but Babbage is controlling him.
Diefendorf wants to sweep here but Babbage controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Babbage has a takedown stuffed.
Babbage digs a good body shot into Diefendorf's ribs.
Babbage lands a front kick.
Diefendorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Babbage is just out of range.
Diefendorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babbage cracks Diefendorf with a good jab.
Babbage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diefendorf is out of range and Babbage settles back down.
Diefendorf throws a right hand that misses
and Babbage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babbage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diefendorf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babbage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diefendorf thinking.
Babbage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babbage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diefendorf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diefendorf throws a wild body kick that Babbage sees coming a mile off.
Diefendorf misses with a leg kick.
Diefendorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diefendorf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babbage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diefendorf. Diefendorf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diefendorf takes one on the button.

Babbage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diefendorf wants to stand back up but Babbage manages to pass into side control.
Diefendorf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diefendorf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Diefendorf kicks Babbage off and gets to his feet.
Diefendorf tries a head kick but it misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick and Babbage moves out of range easily.
Diefendorf scores with a head kick.
Diefendorf throws a series of punches but Babbage moves out of range.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diefendorf swinging wilding here.
Diefendorf throws a sloppy head kick
and Babbage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diefendorf's knee momentarily.
Diefendorf wants to slow Babbage down by chopping away at his legs.
Babbage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Babbage avoids the head kick by Diefendorf.
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diefendorf lands with a slapping head kick.
Diefendorf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babbage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Babbage closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Babbage.
Diefendorf letting Babbage take a breather here.

Diefendorf breaks the clinch.
Babbage stalks Diefendorf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diefendorf's face. Diefendorf staggers backwards, shaken.
Babbage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diefendorf's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Diefendorf.
Babbage misses with the combination.
Diefendorf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diefendorf throws a head kick but Babbage moves out of range.
Babbage blocks a head kick by Diefendorf.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diefendorf misses with a two punch combination.
Babbage throws a body punch but Diefendorf moves out of range.
Babbage blocks a head kick by Diefendorf.
Babbage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Babbage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diefendorf doesn't seem phased though.
Babbage tries to clinch there but Diefendorf circles away.
A head kick misses from Diefendorf.
Babbage is looking to clinch.
Diefendorf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babbage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diefendorf.

Babbage scores with a takedown into Diefendorf's guard.
Diefendorf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Babbage trying to control but Diefendorf is working from the bottom.
Diefendorf wants to sweep but no luck.
Diefendorf is looking to stand up but Babbage isn't so interested in that idea.
Diefendorf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diefendorf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babbage has hold of Diefendorf's hands but Diefendorf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Diefendorf is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Babbage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diefendorf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babbage's head.
Babbage is pressing down on Diefendorf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diefendorf is looking to stand up but Babbage won't let him.
Babbage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diefendorf slips nicely into half guard.
Diefendorf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Babbage actively working from the bottom here.
Diefendorf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babbage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diefendorf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diefendorf's back!
Babbage scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Diefendorf is looking for a way out.
Babbage is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Diefendorf. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Diefendorf tries to escape the position.
Babbage is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Babbage looking to break Diefendorf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diefendorf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Babbage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diefendorf is trying to get back to his feet but Babbage has full control of the position and if anything, Diefendorf has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Babbage really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diefendorf.

Babbage looking for the RNC.
Babbage trying to control.
Babbage biding his time, controlling Diefendorf.

Babbage looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diefendorf taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Babbage!
Charles Babbage is the new bantamweight champion!