PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pence Apene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vin Diesel's chin.

Apene
vs
Diesel

187 cm
34
205 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Apene pushes him off.

Apene throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Apene finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Apene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Apene tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel wants to control but Apene postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Apene.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Apene trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene taking a breather here.
Apene grinds an elbow into Diesel's temple.
Diesel is trying to control Apene's posture but Apene avoids it.

Apene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Apene in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apene works his foot free and advances to mount.
Apene working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Diesel slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Apene stalling.

Apene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apene trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to control but Apene is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apene trying to control the pace.
Apene passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel!
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Apene seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tries to hold on but Apene pushes him away.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel wants to hold on but Apene pushes him away.
Apene controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apene unloads with some shots from mount but Diesel bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pence Apene dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Apene slips under a jab from Diesel.

Diesel has managed to clinch.
Apene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Diesel catches Apene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apene dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diesel connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Pence Apene has been cut.
Diesel scores with a knee to the head.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Apene's head.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apene's face.
Diesel misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel lands a knee to the head.
Apene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pence Apene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Apene can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apene is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apene in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Apene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Apene's face.
Diesel leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Apene backwards.
Apene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Apene looking for a takedown.
Apene goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Diesel.
Apene moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Vin Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apene is able to avoid easily.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Apene avoids the head kick by Diesel.

Diesel gets a clinch.
Diesel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diesel lands a good knee to the midsection. Apene won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to land knees to the body.
Apene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apene somewhat.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.

Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.

Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apene goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Apene tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apene is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apene backwards.
Apene tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel effectively controlling the action here.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apene backwards.
Diesel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apene tries to stall but Diesel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pence Apene's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Apene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Apene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pence Apene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Apene's head.
Apene shoots in for a double leg but Diesel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Apene moves into the clinch.
Diesel taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Diesel.

Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Apene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pence Apene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apene blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Diesel drives through and clinches with Apene against the cage.

Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Diesel rushes Apene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apene jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Apene around his waist. Apene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Diesel stalling against the cage.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apene backwards.
Apene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Diesel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Apene avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Apene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apene takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apene jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Apene around his waist. Apene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vin Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Apene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diesel struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Apene trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.

Apene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apene wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
Apene throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Apene is trying to get an arm triangle but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Diesel!