PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kalaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Dimagiba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dimagiba
vs
Kalaway

173 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kalaway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba fails with the takedown.
Dimagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalaway sprawls well. Kalaway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalaway changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalaway is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalaway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Kalaway is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Kalaway counters with a single leg into guard. Dimagiba didn't expect that.

Dimagiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalaway defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaway forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalaway is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dimagiba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kalaway has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dimagiba is looking to get to half guard.
Dimagiba is squirming around, avoiding Kalaway's attempts to control the action.
Kalaway controlling the pace for now.
Dimagiba can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimagiba is looking to escape.
Dimagiba is looking to improve his position but Kalaway isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimagiba is looking to escape.
Kalaway controlling the pace for now.
Dimagiba can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimagiba is squirming around, avoiding Kalaway's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba working to try and regain half guard.
Dimagiba is squirming around, avoiding Kalaway's attempts to control the action.
Dimagiba tries to reverse the position but Kalaway maintains control.
Kalaway trying to control but Dimagiba is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dimagiba is looking to get to half guard.
Kalaway looking to control but Dimagiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dimagiba is trying to escape the mount.
Kalaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimagiba is looking to escape.
Kalaway controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalaway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kalaway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalaway tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalaway changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kalaway stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalaway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dimagiba defends it well.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
And Kalaway tries to counter it with a takedown but Dimagiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimagiba.
Kalaway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dimagiba defends it well.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalaway defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Kalaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalaway leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalaway feints the counter takedown.
Dimagiba with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kalaway counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimagiba is looking to improve his position.
Kalaway controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalaway wants to pass the guard but Dimagiba is defending well.
Kalaway trying to control the pace.

Kalaway escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dimagiba doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kalaway counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dimagiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba keeping full guard, as Kalaway tries to pass.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Kalaway from controlling successfully.
Kalaway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dimagiba is looking for a triangle but Kalaway pushes his legs off easily.
Kalaway content to stall in guard here.
Kalaway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kalaway. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Kalaway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mark Kalaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown

and Kalaway counters with a shoot takedown. Dimagiba fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalaway throwing strikes but missing.
Kalaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dimagiba is working an open guard so Kalaway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalaway as he avoids it easily.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Kalaway counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalaway trying to control but Dimagiba is working from the bottom.
Kalaway won't allow Dimagiba to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimagiba can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalaway advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kalaway decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kalaway 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! This is the final round!

Dimagiba has his takedown stuffed

and Kalaway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dimagiba's guard.

Dimagiba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kalaway stands up and waves to Dimagiba to follow him.
Kalaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimagiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalaway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalaway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dimagiba defends it well.

Kalaway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dimagiba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba looking to pass the guard.
Kalaway keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Kalaway wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dimagiba is looking to advance position but Kalaway has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kalaway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dimagiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalaway has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalaway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dimagiba is squirming around, avoiding Kalaway's attempts to control the action.
Dimagiba regains half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalaway as he jumps to the side.
Kalaway with the counter takedown but Dimagiba avoids it easily.
Dimagiba dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dimagiba shoots in and drives through. Kalaway sprawls well.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown

and Kalaway counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Kalaway from controlling successfully.
Kalaway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalaway advances position into side control!
Dimagiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalaway passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dimagiba!
Dimagiba is squirming around, avoiding Kalaway's attempts to control the action.
Dimagiba is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dimagiba is looking to escape.
Kalaway content just to control the position here.
Kalaway tries to control but Dimagiba wriggling away.
Kalaway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dimagiba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kalaway wants to control the pace but Dimagiba is squirming around nicely.
Alex Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimagiba is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalaway trying to control but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Mark Kalaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalaway controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kalaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalaway 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kalaway!