PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

ONeil
vs
Diefenbaker

179 cm
26
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
195 lbs
23 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diefenbaker fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Diefenbaker is predictable there
and ONeil counters with a series of strikes. Diefenbaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for ONeil.
Diefenbaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diefenbaker misses with a hook.
ONeil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diefenbaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ONeil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from ONeil lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil throws a hook but Diefenbaker avoids it easily.
ONeil misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diefenbaker. ONeil shrugs it off though.
Diefenbaker takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
ONeil drops his hands momentarily and Diefenbaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
ONeil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diefenbaker misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! ONeil slams his shin into Diefenbaker's torso.
Diefenbaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeil moves out of range as Diefenbaker strikes.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeil manages to avoid it.
ONeil misses with a two punch combination.
ONeil avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diefenbaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Diefenbaker. Beautiful body shot.
Diefenbaker slips a straight right by ONeil.
Diefenbaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diefenbaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ONeil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diefenbaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeil's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Diefenbaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil tries to close the distance and clinch but Diefenbaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diefenbaker loads up on a big right hand but ONeil slips the punch.
Diefenbaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeil throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diefenbaker throws out the jab.
Diefenbaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeil.
ONeil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
ONeil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Diefenbaker. Those never looked like landing.
ONeil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diefenbaker doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Diefenbaker finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of ONeil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Diefenbaker.
ONeil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Diefenbaker.
ONeil throws an overhand right that lands on Diefenbaker's shoulder, as Diefenbaker tries to avoid the shot.
ONeil connects with a solid leg kick.
Diefenbaker missing with a left hand there. ONeil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diefenbaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for ONeil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - ONeil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diefenbaker lands a jab.
Diefenbaker throws an overhand right that lands on ONeil's shoulder, as ONeil tries to avoid the shot.
Diefenbaker throws a series of punches but ONeil avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a few strikes there.
ONeil throws a head kick but Diefenbaker moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ONeil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diefenbaker.
ONeil throws a body kick that misses.
ONeil misses with an uppercut.
Diefenbaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
Diefenbaker moves out of range of the leg kick from ONeil.
ONeil throws a looping overhand right but Diefenbaker ducks down to avoid it.
Diefenbaker throws a wild body kick that ONeil sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefenbaker swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeil.
Diefenbaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Diefenbaker does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Diefenbaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diefenbaker throws out a powerful jab.
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diefenbaker's head.
Diefenbaker misses with an uppercut. ONeil saw that one coming.
Diefenbaker scores with a hook to the body. ONeil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Diefenbaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ONeil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diefenbaker's calf.
Diefenbaker thumps ONeil with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ONeil.
ONeil has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
ONeil clobbers Diefenbaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
ONeil sizes up Diefenbaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil connects with an inside leg kick.
ONeil ducks under a wild hook from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ONeil blocks a low kick nicely.
Diefenbaker scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeil manages to avoid it.
ONeil misses with a two punch combination.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick but ONeil moves out of range.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot.
ONeil throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Diefenbaker tenderised ONeil's leg. ONeil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diefenbaker moves out of range as ONeil throws a body kick.
Diefenbaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ONeil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeil thows a body shot but no joy.
Diefenbaker looks to land a body kick but ONeil moved away.
ONeil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diefenbaker throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
ONeil looks to land a left hand but Diefenbaker moved out of range nicely.
Diefenbaker blocks a head kick by ONeil.
ONeil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from ONeil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diefenbaker connects with a leg kick. ONeil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diefenbaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeil.
ONeil misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil throws a right hand that misses
and Diefenbaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeil tries to clinch there but Diefenbaker circles away.
ONeil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diefenbaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Diefenbaker misses the target.
ONeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diefenbaker is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker connects with a body shot.
Diefenbaker scores with the left hand. ONeil knows he should have avoided that one.
Diefenbaker swings for the body but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil tries to clinch there but Diefenbaker circles away.
Diefenbaker slips a straight right by ONeil.
ONeil jabs at Diefenbaker's body.
Diefenbaker throws a hook but ONeil blocks it.
ONeil throws a head kick that misses.
ONeil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ONeil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diefenbaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeil slips a straight right by Diefenbaker.
An inside leg kick lands from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
ONeil throws a low kick but Diefenbaker avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker staying out of range there.
ONeil needs to keep his hands up - Diefenbaker had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker misses with a kick to the body.
ONeil misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Diefenbaker.
ONeil misses with a hook. Diefenbaker ducked under it nicely.
Diefenbaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeil.
Diefenbaker thumps ONeil with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Diefenbaker. Beautiful body shot.
ONeil moves out of range as Diefenbaker throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diefenbaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diefenbaker throws a push kick but ONeil slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Diefenbaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! ONeil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

ONeil has closed the distance and engaged Diefenbaker in a clinch.
Diefenbaker working hard to break the clinch.
Diefenbaker tries to stall but ONeil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
ONeil trying to stall but Diefenbaker improves his position.
Diefenbaker lands an uppercut.
ONeil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diefenbaker lands a shoulder strike.
ONeil misses with a body punch.
ONeil prevents a body shot from Diefenbaker.
ONeil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ONeil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeil misses with a punch to the body.
ONeil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeil stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ONeil is keeping busy.
Diefenbaker lands with a right to the head.
Diefenbaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diefenbaker has a couple of punches blocked by ONeil.
Diefenbaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Diefenbaker on the inside.
Diefenbaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeil's elbow.
ONeil struggles to land a body shot inside as Diefenbaker controls his hands.
ONeil trying to stall but Diefenbaker improves his position.
Diefenbaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diefenbaker misses with a body punch.
Diefenbaker swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diefenbaker as ONeil tries to tie him up.
Diefenbaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker lands a right hand.
ONeil wants to stall.
Diefenbaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeil is trying to stall.
Diefenbaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diefenbaker can't find room to land a body shot as ONeil controls the action.
Diefenbaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diefenbaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diefenbaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeil is looking to control Diefenbaker's arms but Diefenbaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now ONeil has his back to the cage.
Diefenbaker taking a breather.
ONeil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mickey ONeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil blocks an uppercut.
Diefenbaker is pushing ONeil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
ONeil takes a shot to the head.
Diefenbaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Diefenbaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as ONeil blocks the low kick.
ONeil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diefenbaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but ONeil is out of range and Diefenbaker settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ONeil.
Diefenbaker lands with a shot to the body.
ONeil fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeil throws out a loose jab but Diefenbaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diefenbaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeil.
ONeil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diefenbaker.
ONeil misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Diefenbaker blocks the leg kick.
A combination from ONeil does no damage.
Diefenbaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Diefenbaker avoids the head kick by ONeil.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diefenbaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diefenbaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
ONeil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diefenbaker to score with a decent uppercut.
ONeil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Diefenbaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diefenbaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Diefenbaker!
John Diefenbaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.