PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dijkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dijkstra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soulfly - Back To The Primitive. This should be fireworks!

Dijkstra
vs
Flagg

182 cm
30
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

185 cm
36
200 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
King of Clothes

Aspire Clothing
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Omar Dijkstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Flagg lands a lovely overhand right.
Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Flagg avoids it well and moves away.
Dijkstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dijkstra.
A solid body kick from Flagg.

Flagg moves into the clinch successfully.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dijkstra controls his hands.
Dijkstra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Dijkstra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Flagg stays in close to Dijkstra's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg is continuing to stall.

Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flagg has passed into half guard!
Dijkstra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dijkstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flagg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dijkstra is keeping the position for now.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Dijkstra keeps moving.
Flagg 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.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flagg is stalling in the full guard.

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.

Dijkstra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flagg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flagg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dijkstra is on top in guard.

Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra looking to pass the guard.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dijkstra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flagg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flagg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flagg!

Flagg decides to stand back up.
Flagg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dijkstra attempts a counter takedown but Flagg avoids it well and moves away.
Flagg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg lands a nice hook to Dijkstra's body. Dijkstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Flagg lands a jab to Dijkstra's midsection.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Dijkstra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dijkstra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flagg clinches up with Dijkstra and pushes him back against the cage.
Flagg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dijkstra backwards.
I was talking to Dijkstra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dijkstra controls his hands.

Dijkstra pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Flagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dijkstra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dijkstra keeping full guard, as Flagg tries to pass.
Flagg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Flagg the control monster continue. Boring.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Flagg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Flagg checks a leg kick.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Dijkstra avoids it with no problem.
Dijkstra scores with a decent looking hook.
Dijkstra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but Flagg moves out of range easily.
Flagg moves out of range as Dijkstra throws a body kick.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Dijkstra moves away and avoids it.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Dijkstra saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Flagg.
Flagg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dijkstra misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Flagg lands with a cross.
Flagg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dijkstra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dijkstra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Flagg misses.

Flagg gets caught flat footed, as Dijkstra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra stands and throws Flagg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dijkstra working away.

Dijkstra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flagg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Omar Dijkstra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flagg defending against the ground and pound.

Dijkstra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flagg, who protects the arm well.
Flagg can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
Flagg stops Dijkstra from passing to mount.
Flagg struggling a bit here.
Dijkstra lands a few punches from side control.
Flagg tries to improve position but can't.
Dijkstra in side control, throwing shots but Flagg defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Flagg being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flagg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Flagg is trying to control Dijkstra's posture but Dijkstra avoids it.
Flagg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg trying to control from half guard but Dijkstra is working away.
Flagg wants to pass to mount but Dijkstra is defending the position.
Flagg is looking to take a break and control but Dijkstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dijkstra tries to roll over but Flagg keeps him under control.
Flagg content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Flagg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra tries to counter with a takedown but Flagg is quick to defend against it.
Dijkstra connects with a solid leg kick.
Flagg scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flagg wants to clinch up but Dijkstra keeps it at a distance.
Dijkstra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Flagg as he connects with a hook.
Dijkstra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dijkstra tries for a takedown but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dijkstra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Flagg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dijkstra trying to control but Flagg is having none of it.
Dijkstra throws a sloppy strike and Flagg uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Flagg has ended up in Dijkstra's guard.
Flagg wanted to stand there but Dijkstra had control of the position.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up.

Dijkstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randall Flagg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dijkstra is looking for a triangle but Flagg pushes his legs off easily.
Flagg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dijkstra's guard.

Flagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Flagg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flagg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dijkstra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flagg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dijkstra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dijkstra, not yet.

Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dijkstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Dijkstra's legs - danger averted.
Flagg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Dijkstra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dijkstra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dijkstra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flagg clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra working hard to break the clinch.
Flagg pushes Dijkstra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg gets through Dijkstra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dijkstra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dijkstra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dijkstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flagg just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dijkstra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dijkstra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flagg's defenses.
Dijkstra wants to get back to striking at distance but Flagg won't allow it.
Dijkstra wants a takedown.
Dijkstra tries to pull guard but Flagg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dijkstra tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Flagg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flagg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Flagg!
A very excited looking Randall Flagg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.