PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knockout 's choice of entrance music: Drake - Wu Tang Forever. Johnny Knockout has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nich DiMag's chin.

DiMag
vs
Knockout

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knockout !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag swinging wildly here.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMag.
Knockout with the counter takedown but DiMag avoids it easily.
DiMag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Knockout is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DiMag misses the jab.
DiMag lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DiMag stuns Knockout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DiMag bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knockout 's head.
DiMag fails to land with a series of punches.
Knockout throws a counter combo.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DiMag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Knockout scores with a four punch combination!
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!
DiMag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiMag misses with a few strikes there.
Knockout misses with a two punch combination.
DiMag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a combination
and Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
DiMag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knockout scores with a head kick.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
Knockout walks into a jab.
Knockout takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DiMag throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DiMag is breathing heavily.
DiMag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiMag throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
DiMag misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - DiMag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DiMag swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag swings for the body but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout with the counter takedown but DiMag avoids it easily.
Knockout throws a series of punches but DiMag moves out of range.
DiMag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiMag misses with a straight right.
And Knockout tries to counter it with a takedown but DiMag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the body from DiMag misses
and Knockout counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Knockout .
Knockout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knockout .
DiMag misses the shot to the body.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from DiMag does no damage.
DiMag looks to land a left hand but Knockout moved out of range nicely.
DiMag swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout tries to close the distance and clinch but DiMag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DiMag misses with a straight right.
Knockout slips a jab from DiMag.
DiMag scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nich DiMag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but DiMag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knockout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DiMag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knockout .
Knockout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Knockout does no damage.
DiMag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knockout .
Knockout feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Knockout has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
DiMag misses with a combination
and Knockout counters with a three punch combo that has DiMag backing up. DiMag nods at Knockout to acknowledge the strikes.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DiMag.
Knockout tries to counter with a clinch but DiMag shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DiMag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Knockout tries to counter it with a takedown but DiMag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knockout throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DiMag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DiMag thows a left - swing and a miss!
DiMag throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
DiMag throws a body shot but no joy.
Knockout appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DiMag leaves Knockout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nich DiMag will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DiMag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knockout counters with a series of strikes. DiMag will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nich DiMag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from DiMag misses.
Knockout is looking to clinch.
DiMag catches Knockout with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DiMag connects with a nice looking jab.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
DiMag misses with a body shot.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag scores with a three punch combo!
Knockout misses with the combination.
DiMag lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout throws a nice looking combination but DiMag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knockout .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag throws a jab when Knockout was well out of range.
DiMag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiMag throws a right and a left that Knockout avoids nicely.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
DiMag throws a lazy right hand but Knockout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knockout misses with a series of wild punches.
Knockout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DiMag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DiMag takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DiMag pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knockout back to the cage. DiMag follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DiMag swings for the body but Knockout moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag slaps away a takedown attempt from Knockout , before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
DiMag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Knockout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DiMag at a distance.
Nich DiMag is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from DiMag misses the target.
Knockout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knockout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DiMag throws a hook to the side of Knockout 's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knockout tries to clinch but DiMag moves out of range.
DiMag throws a sloppy body shot
and Knockout counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DiMag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knockout throws a nice looking combination but DiMag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knockout tries to bum rush DiMag with a series of wild strikes but DiMag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for DiMag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DiMag sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMag throws an overhand right that lands on Knockout 's shoulder, as Knockout tries to avoid the shot.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knockout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiMag is looking to counter punch.
Knockout 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knockout duly obliges.
DiMag leaves Knockout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
DiMag tests Knockout 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knockout gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knockout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knockout misses with a double jab.
Knockout is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DiMag rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag with a jab.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag connects with a body shot that sends Knockout 's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag moves into range and connects with a jab.
DiMag just misses with a punch to the body.
DiMag throws a combination. Knockout tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DiMag cracks Knockout with a good jab.
Knockout lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DiMag digs a good body shot into Knockout 's ribs.
Knockout slips under a jab.
Knockout appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DiMag with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiMag dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Knockout walks into a left hand.
DiMag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMag swings widly with a right hand
and Knockout counters with a series of strikes. DiMag will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knockout shoots in for a double leg but DiMag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DiMag scores with a hook.
DiMag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DiMag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knockout can do to turn this around?
Knockout takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DiMag misses with a series of wild punches.
DiMag throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from DiMag.
Knockout let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knockout takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from DiMag misses its intended target.
Knockout wants to counter with a clinch but DiMag pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from DiMag as Knockout shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a hook.
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knockout tries to clinch there but DiMag circles away.
DiMag throws a right hand that Knockout ducks under and follows up with a left that Knockout also avoids with ease.
DiMag throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
DiMag misses with a series of wild punches.
Knockout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DiMag tries to avoid it but Knockout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DiMag to the ground. DiMag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
Knockout avoids the body shot from DiMag.
DiMag avoids the body shot from Knockout .
DiMag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knockout .
Knockout tries for a takedown but DiMag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DiMag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knockout misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knockout circles away quickly and effectively.
DiMag throws a right hand that Knockout ducks under and follows up with a left that Knockout also avoids with ease.
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DiMag connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMag looks to throw the jab but Knockout is out of range.
Knockout is looking for the big counter here.
Knockout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DiMag jabs Knockout right on the nose. Knockout blinks but takes it well.
DiMag throws a shot to the body.
Knockout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMag misses with the combination.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag takes a swing at Knockout 's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a two punch combination.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knockout swinging wildly here.
Johnny Knockout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiMag cracks Knockout with an open hand slap.
Knockout has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from DiMag.
DiMag misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a three punch combo that has DiMag backing up. DiMag nods at Knockout to acknowledge the strikes.
Knockout tries to bum rush DiMag with a series of wild strikes but DiMag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knockout lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiMag scores with a jab. Knockout acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knockout fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from DiMag does no damage.
Knockout misses the shot to the body.
DiMag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DiMag looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
DiMag throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
DiMag swinging wildly here.
Knockout misses the shot to the body.
Nich DiMag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DiMag loads up on a big right hand but Knockout slips the punch.
Knockout is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DiMag with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nich DiMag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DiMag has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nich DiMag!
The defeated Johnny Knockout had this to say: 'I'll get em next time. We'll keep on rollin people'.