PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Diggler

185 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
27
229 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Diggler is out of range.

Parker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diggler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diggler tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
Diggler throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Parker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diggler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Parker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diggler's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Diggler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler taking a bit of punishment here - Parker scoring with strikes.
Parker taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggler.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Corey Parker just wasn't active enough.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Parker leaning against his opponent.
Diggler is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Parker scores with a nice short uppercut.

Parker breaks the clinch.
Diggler throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker looks to land a combination. Diggler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Diggler's shoulder, as Diggler tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.

Parker gets a double leg takedown into Diggler's guard.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker controlling from the top position.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diggler on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parker trying to move into half guard but instead Diggler has managed to sweep!
Diggler stops Parker from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Corey Parker.
Diggler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggler's head.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Diggler is rocked!
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggler is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Diggler darts in trying to clinch

and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Parker has clasped his hands together around Diggler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Parker lands a strong strike to the head of Diggler. That's dazed him! Parker looking to finish here. Diggler is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Parker lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Parker!