PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Skrillex - Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. Cardio Machine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Machine
vs
Diggler

190 cm
24
165 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

184 cm
20
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine with a poor takedown

and Diggler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diggler wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Machine is looking to escape.

Diggler is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.

Diggler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diggler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Diggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.

Diggler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Diggler eventually gives up the hold.
Diggler stops Machine from getting back to his feet.

Diggler trying to work for an americana but Machine has managed to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.

Machine pushes Diggler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggler's guard.

Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diggler looks winded!
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler can't keep his opponent in guard - Machine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diggler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machine is looking for a kimura but Diggler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Diggler regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.

Machine drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!

Machine throws Diggler to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine stands and throws Diggler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machine.
Machine misses with the ground and pound.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Diggler is defending well.

Machine tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.

Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.

Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Diggler is defending well.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machine working away.
Diggler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machine asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.

Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Machine tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to advance to mount but can't.

Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diggler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.
Diggler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine working the body and head with strikes.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.

Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.

Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that second round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggler did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diggler's thigh. Diggler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Machine throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine works over Diggler with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Diggler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Machine is having none of it.

Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine stands up over Diggler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Diggler defends it.

Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.

Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Diggler defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diggler tries to sprawl but Machine drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Machine.

Machine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diggler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine is the new lightweight champion!
Cardio Machine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, New World Order Clothing, into his post fight interview.