PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corbulo Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sedar Diakhate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakhate comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enigma - Return To Innocence kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tzu
vs
Diakhate

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

CBK Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corbulo Tzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sedar Diakhate!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diakhate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzu attempts a counter takedown but Diakhate avoids it well and moves away.
Tzu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diakhate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tzu closes the distance and pushes Diakhate back into the cage.
Diakhate is trying to maintain a safe position but Tzu gets an underhook and turns Diakhate into the cage.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tzu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tzu managing to block the knees to the body from Diakhate.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakhate stops a takedown attempt from Tzu.
Diakhate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzu.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
Diakhate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diakhate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tzu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbulo Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tzu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diakhate with a knee to the head.
Diakhate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzu.
Tzu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tzu wants to take the fight to the mat but Diakhate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diakhate looking to throw knees to the head but Tzu is blocking nicely.
Diakhate slowing the pace effectively.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
Tzu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diakhate is defending well.
Diakhate missing with knees to the body.
Tzu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diakhate pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diakhate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzu is defending well for now.
Tzu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diakhate misses with a knee strike.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.

Tzu pulls guard effortlessly.
Diakhate is stalling in the full guard.
Tzu wants to get back to his feet but Diakhate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diakhate controlling from the top position.
Tzu has control of Diakhate's left arm, preventing Diakhate from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate stopping the sweep attempt from Tzu.
Diakhate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diakhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzu is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diakhate throws a wild body kick that Tzu sees coming a mile off.

Tzu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diakhate missing with knees to the body.
Tzu managing to block the knees to the body from Diakhate.
Tzu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzu is defending well for now.
Tzu tries to pull guard but Diakhate won't allow it.
Diakhate missing with knees to the body.
Tzu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diakhate.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diakhate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tzu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Diakhate missing with knees to the body.
Tzu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diakhate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diakhate is pressed up against the cage. Tzu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diakhate down to the mat. Diakhate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tzu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sedar Diakhate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tzu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diakhate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diakhate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzu tries to counter by clinching up but Diakhate breaks away and moves out of range.

Diakhate clinches with his opponent.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.
Sedar Diakhate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tzu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diakhate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diakhate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Diakhate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakhate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diakhate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tzu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diakhate lands a good knee to the midsection. Tzu won't want to take too many of those.
Diakhate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diakhate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diakhate scores a nice knee to the body.
Diakhate connects with a knee to the head.
Diakhate misses with a knee strike.
Diakhate connects with a knee to the head.
Tzu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diakhate connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but Tzu blocks it.
Diakhate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tzu goes for a takedown attempt but Diakhate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbulo Tzu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tzu.
Tzu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tzu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diakhate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diakhate tries to counter with a clinch but Tzu shakes him off and moves away.
Tzu tries to clinch but Diakhate moves out of range.
Tzu fails with the takedown.
Diakhate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diakhate slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diakhate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diakhate.
Diakhate scores with a head kick. Tzu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diakhate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tzu is looking to counter the offense by Diakhate and move into the clinch.
Corbulo Tzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diakhate clinches up with Tzu and pushes him back against the cage.
Diakhate working Tzu over with knees to the body.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diakhate crunches a lovely knee into Tzu's ribcage.
Diakhate landing knees to the body.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
Diakhate scores with a knee to the head.
Diakhate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Diakhate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diakhate is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diakhate crunches a lovely knee into Tzu's ribcage.
Diakhate tries to land a knee to the head but Tzu blocks with his arms.
Diakhate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tzu blocks it with crossed arms.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diakhate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diakhate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tzu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diakhate as Tzu tries to tie him up.
Diakhate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diakhate unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tzu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diakhate looking to throw knees to the head but Tzu is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sedar Diakhate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tzu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tzu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzu misses with a few strikes there.
Diakhate throws a big counter head kick but Tzu avoids it with no problem.
Tzu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diakhate fakes the leg kick and cracks Tzu in the body.
Tzu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tzu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diakhate is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sedar Diakhate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diakhate throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzu wants to clinch up but Diakhate keeps it at a distance.
Diakhate connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diakhate throws a front kick that sends Tzu stumbling back into the cage.
Diakhate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diakhate tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzu misses with a wild combination.
Diakhate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diakhate connects with a high kick.
Diakhate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Tzu is rocked!
Diakhate seems to be stalking Tzu here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Tzu drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sedar Diakhate!
After winning the bout, Sedar Diakhate thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.