PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meinz Franz Diegler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Joe Palmer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Palmer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Palmer
vs
Franz Diegler

190 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meinz Franz Diegler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Meinz Franz Diegler has been cut.
Palmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer with a hook.
Franz Diegler walks into a left hand.

Franz Diegler shoots in and bounces Palmer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Franz Diegler isn't so interested in that idea.
Franz Diegler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franz Diegler is controlling him.
Franz Diegler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to stand but Franz Diegler is controlling the position.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franz Diegler trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franz Diegler throwing strikes but missing.
Franz Diegler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet but Franz Diegler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palmer misses with a wild combination.
Joe Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Palmer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Franz Diegler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Franz Diegler postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Franz Diegler trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Franz Diegler won't allow Palmer to get back to his feet.
Franz Diegler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franz Diegler wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palmer wants to stand but Franz Diegler is controlling the position.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franz Diegler controls the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Meinz Franz Diegler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Franz Diegler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Franz Diegler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Palmer pushes Franz Diegler off looking to stand but Franz Diegler dives back in and keeps control.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Franz Diegler is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franz Diegler thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Franz Diegler slows the pace down in half guard.
Franz Diegler prevents Palmer from standing back up.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Franz Diegler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palmer is trying to defend but Franz Diegler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franz Diegler in particular looking to stall.
Franz Diegler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franz Diegler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franz Diegler.
Franz Diegler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franz Diegler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franz Diegler stops Palmer from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meinz Franz Diegler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meinz Franz Diegler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franz Diegler takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Palmer.
Franz Diegler misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franz Diegler.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Franz Diegler's head back.
Joe Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franz Diegler throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franz Diegler looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Franz Diegler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer looks to land a right hand but Franz Diegler moved out of range.
Palmer throws the left hand but Franz Diegler avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franz Diegler defending well as Palmer loads up on a big left hand.
Palmer misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Franz Diegler scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Franz Diegler trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Franz Diegler is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Franz Diegler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franz Diegler.
Franz Diegler stops Palmer from standing up.
Franz Diegler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franz Diegler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Franz Diegler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Palmer both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franz Diegler throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.

Franz Diegler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meinz Franz Diegler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franz Diegler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Franz Diegler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler looking to pass the guard.
Franz Diegler postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Franz Diegler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franz Diegler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franz Diegler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franz Diegler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franz Diegler trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Franz Diegler looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franz Diegler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmer wants to stand up but Franz Diegler is controlling him.
Franz Diegler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franz Diegler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franz Diegler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franz Diegler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franz Diegler 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franz Diegler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meinz Franz Diegler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meinz Franz Diegler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Franz Diegler moves away from the strike by Palmer.

Franz Diegler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palmer did well to prevent Franz Diegler getting side control.
Franz Diegler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Franz Diegler controlling the action here.
Franz Diegler trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franz Diegler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer pushes Franz Diegler off looking to stand but Franz Diegler dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Franz Diegler 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Meinz Franz Diegler.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Palmer as Franz Diegler shoots in.

Franz Diegler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Franz Diegler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franz Diegler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franz Diegler throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Palmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franz Diegler is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franz Diegler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Meinz Franz Diegler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Franz Diegler slips a jab and a cross from Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Franz Diegler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franz Diegler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franz Diegler.
Palmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franz Diegler.
Franz Diegler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franz Diegler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franz Diegler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmer's head.
Franz Diegler controlling the pace.
Franz Diegler thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Palmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franz Diegler.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franz Diegler throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Franz Diegler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palmer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franz Diegler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franz Diegler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Palmer tries to kick Franz Diegler off but Franz Diegler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Franz Diegler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franz Diegler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franz Diegler slows the pace down in half guard.
Franz Diegler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franz Diegler sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franz Diegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Franz Diegler.
A combination from Franz Diegler does no damage.
Palmer lands a really nice looking cross but Franz Diegler seems unphased.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Franz Diegler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joe Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franz Diegler staying calm.
Meinz Franz Diegler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meinz Franz Diegler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franz Diegler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Meinz Franz Diegler!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Meinz Franz Diegler!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Meinz Franz Diegler!

Meinz Franz Diegler wins by unanimous decision!