PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Schicke Diddis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diddis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Last of the Mohicans - Promentory . Bj Mayhem has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Diddis
vs
Mayhem

150 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schicke Diddis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bj Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diddis.
Diddis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayhem blocks the strikes from Diddis.
Diddis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diddis tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Mayhem wants to control but Diddis is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayhem.
Diddis has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diddis has hold of Mayhem's hands but Mayhem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayhem wants to pass the guard but Diddis is defending well.
Mayhem slips a nice elbow through Diddis's hands, connecting with Diddis's forehead.
Diddis is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem prevents Diddis from improving his position.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diddis works his way to full guard. Good work.

Diddis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mayhem has passed into half guard!
Mayhem uses his free foot to push down on Diddis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diddis.
Mayhem prevents Diddis from getting the reversal.
Mayhem trying to control but Diddis is having none of it.
Mayhem looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddis is squirming around, avoiding Mayhem's attempts to control the action.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diddis tries to reverse the position but Mayhem maintains control.
Diddis wants to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away.
Mayhem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diddis?
Diddis really is a fat lump.
Diddis is just holding on here. Mayhem manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddis grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Mayhem looking to break Diddis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diddis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayhem will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The referee is taking a good look at Diddis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mayhem!
Diddis trying to control the hands but Mayhem won't let him.
Mayhem trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayhem has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diddis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diddis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mayhem lands with a punch from half guard.
Diddis wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddis tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Diddis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayhem trying to control the pace.
It looks like Mayhem might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem blocks the strikes from Diddis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diddis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Mayhem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diddis blocks a head kick by Mayhem.

Mayhem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diddis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mayhem is in Diddis's guard.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Diddis keeps moving.
Mayhem stops Diddis from standing up.
Diddis has a closed guard, preventing Mayhem from standing up.

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

Diddis has an active guard here but Mayhem has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Diddis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Mayhem.
Diddis has his takedown stuffed

and Mayhem counters with a takedown into side control.
Diddis is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Diddis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mayhem connects with a decent elbow.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but Diddis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddis tries to bench press Mayhem off him but Mayhem keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diddis is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Mayhem wants to stand but Diddis has his arm trapped.
Mayhem controls the position from side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Mayhem.

Diddis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mayhem did well to prevent Diddis getting side control.
Mayhem pushes Diddis off looking to stand but Diddis dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem gets back to full guard.

Diddis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mayhem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mayhem has escaped and now he's on top!

Diddis has his foot on Mayhem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayhem works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayhem is in close to Diddis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diddis can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayhem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Diddis is working from the bottom.
Well, if Mayhem 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayhem wants to control but Diddis is keeping him busy.
Bj Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diddis wants to get back to full guard.

Diddis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diddis is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mayhem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diddis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mayhem passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Mayhem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diddis sneaks back into half guard.
Mayhem wants to stand up but Diddis is controlling the position.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there.

Diddis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayhem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayhem in particular looking to stall.
Mayhem is looking to take a break and control but Diddis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diddis controls his leg.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Diddis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayhem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mayhem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Diddis actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diddis trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Diddis's temple.

Mayhem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayhem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mayhem controlling the pace.
Diddis is looking to control Mayhem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diddis avoid being mounted?
Mayhem uses his free foot to push down on Diddis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diddis.
Diddis working to try and regain half guard.
Mayhem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayhem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddis is looking to improve his position but Mayhem isn't that keen on the idea.
Diddis tries to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away.
Mayhem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diddis's face.
Mayhem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayhem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddis is looking to escape.

Mayhem has hold of Diddis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diddis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schicke Diddis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bj Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bj Mayhem!

Bj Mayhem wins by unanimous decision!