PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adalberto Bolivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Diesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bolivar
vs
Diesler

167 cm
26
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

175 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adalberto Bolivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mika Diesler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolivar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bolivar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diesler tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bolivar misses with punches from the back.
Diesler trying to control the hands but Bolivar breaks the grip.
Bolivar misses with punches from the back.
Diesler wants to escape the position.
Diesler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bolivar.
Bolivar throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar cracks Diesler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Diesler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bolivar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Diesler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bolivar throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar misses with a punch to the head.
Diesler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bolivar missing with strikes.
Diesler holding both Bolivar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bolivar lands punches and elbows.
Bolivar throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bolivar gets his hands free as Diesler looks to control.
Bolivar punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesler is trying to get back to his feet but Bolivar has full control of the position and if anything, Diesler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bolivar connects with a big shot to the side of Diesler's head.
Bolivar throwing sloppy strikes.
Diesler trying to get back to his feet but Bolivar is in full control for now.
Diesler just trying to survive but Bolivar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bolivar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bolivar missing with strikes.
Bolivar throws strikes from the back but Diesler rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Diesler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diesler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolivar.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Diesler keeps moving.
Diesler wants to stand and escape but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar trying to control but Diesler is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is breathing heavily.
Bolivar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diesler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diesler on the ground.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diesler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolivar.
Diesler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolivar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolivar is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesler has wrist control.

Diesler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Diesler is keeping the position.

Diesler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolivar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolivar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolivar throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adalberto Bolivar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bolivar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bolivar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolivar tries to avoid it but Diesler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolivar to the ground. Bolivar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolivar misses with a combination
and Bolivar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesler tries a head kick but it misses.
Diesler throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
Diesler looks to land a combination. Bolivar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diesler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolivar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolivar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diesler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolivar thinking.
Bolivar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diesler counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesler lands a jab-cross combination.
Diesler lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diesler.

Diesler drives through with a takedown into Bolivar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diesler passes into half guard.
Diesler wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Diesler uses his free foot to push down on Bolivar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolivar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is squirming around, avoiding Diesler's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesler takes Bolivar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bolivar is in trouble.
Diesler tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolivar pushed the leg off.

That's four 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.
Diesler somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Diesler keeps control of the position as Bolivar tries to break free.
Diesler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Diesler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bolivar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Diesler moves in looking to clinch but Bolivar pushes him off.
Diesler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diesler duly obliges.
Bolivar misses with a double jab
and Diesler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diesler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolivar rather than just go for the knockout.
Diesler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolivar as he jumps to the side.
Diesler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diesler misses with a two punch combination.
Bolivar misses with a double jab
and Diesler counters with a right hand to the body.
Diesler punishes Bolivar's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adalberto Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Diesler.
Diesler misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diesler!
Diesler throws a one two combo.
Diesler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diesler duly obliges.
Diesler throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
Diesler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolivar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesler is defended easily by Bolivar.
Diesler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Diesler.
Adalberto Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesler fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolivar misses with a low kick.
Diesler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesler looks to land a combination. Bolivar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bolivar swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesler.
Bolivar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesler shoots for a takedown but Bolivar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adalberto Bolivar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolivar avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolivar but Bolivar pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diesler misses with a few strikes there.
Diesler misses with a few strikes there.
Diesler tries for a takedown but Bolivar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diesler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesler jabs Bolivar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolivar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesler counters with a left to the body.
Diesler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Diesler.
Bolivar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diesler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bolivar circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Diesler with that takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
Diesler feints a jab promting Bolivar to slip. Diesler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bolivar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diesler motions for Bolivar to come forward. Diesler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diesler throws a solid leg kick but Bolivar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diesler.
Diesler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolivar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesler tries to clinch but Bolivar is having none of it.
Diesler sizes up Bolivar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diesler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diesler throws a one two combo.
Bolivar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesler is looking to clinch but Bolivar is avoiding it.
Diesler throws a leg kick but Bolivar checks it.
Diesler scores with a one two! Bolivar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Diesler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Diesler!