PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparrow has chosen Yo, Ho! as his entrance music. Kid Diddler looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Diddler
vs
Sparrow

200 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparrow.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Sparrow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diddler is looking for a sweep.

Sparrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sparrow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sparrow's guard! Nice work there by Diddler!
Diddler won't allow Sparrow to sweep him here.

Sparrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sparrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
Sparrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Diddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Diddler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparrow gets full guard.
Diddler is breathing heavily.
Diddler looking to pass the guard.

Sparrow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparrow is on top in guard.

Sparrow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diddler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diddler has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Diddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sparrow working for a triangle but Diddler defends it easily.
Diddler passes Sparrow's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Diddler seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparrow gets full guard.

Sparrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sparrow is looking for a triangle here but Diddler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow regains half guard.
Sparrow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparrow wants to sweep but no luck.

Diddler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddler has managed to get both his arms back between Sparrow's legs - danger averted.

Sparrow working for a triangle but Diddler defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddler stands up over Sparrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!

Sparrow looking for a guillotine here but Diddler defends easily.
Diddler won't allow Sparrow to sweep him here.

Diddler drops back looking for a leg! Sparrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparrow manages to kick Diddler off! Diddler jumps back into Sparrow's guard.
Diddler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sparrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diddler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sparrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sparrow dives in for a single leg takedown but Diddler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diddler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sparrow is keeping busy.
Diddler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diddler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to pull guard but Diddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kid Diddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diddler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sparrow pulls guard successfully.

Sparrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diddler defends it easily.
Diddler won't allow Sparrow to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diddler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sparrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diddler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddler preventing the sweep.
Sparrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Diddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparrow is looking to improve his position.
Sparrow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diddler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diddler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diddler pushes down on Sparrow's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddler wants to pass the guard but Sparrow is defending well.
Diddler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sparrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sparrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparrow regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sparrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diddler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sparrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sparrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sparrow working for a triangle but Diddler defends it easily.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sparrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sparrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.
Diddler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now.

Sparrow is looking for a triangle but Diddler pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now.
Sparrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddler is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sparrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diddler on his heels. He'll look to pass Diddler's guard now, I'm sure.
Diddler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparrow is pushing down on Diddler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diddler is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparrow has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sparrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Diddler is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sparrow is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sparrow seems to be looking for submissions.

Diddler is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparrow.

Sparrow is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparrow prevents Diddler from improving his position.
Sparrow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diddler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sparrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diddler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diddler defends it well.
Sparrow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Sparrow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diddler turns into him and now he's in Sparrow's guard.

Sparrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparrow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diddler!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddler wants to hold on but Sparrow pushes him away.
Sparrow fails to move to back control.

Sparrow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diddler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diddler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sparrow wants to finish this one by submission but Diddler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparrow.
Kid Diddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sparrow has control of Diddler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diddler regains control of the situation pretty easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sparrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sparrow 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You will always remember this as the day that you lost to Captain Jack Sparrow!'.