PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agim Dibra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dibra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chevelle - The Red. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dibra
vs
Emiliodingko

195 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
277 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Agim Dibra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliodingko gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Dibra counters with a single leg into guard. Emiliodingko didn't expect that.
Emiliodingko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dibra is one step ahead there.
Emiliodingko controls Dibra momentarily but Dibra frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibra controlling from the top position.
Emiliodingko trying to keep a closed guard but Dibra is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko controlling Dibra's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Emiliodingko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emiliodingko working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emiliodingko wants to clinch

and Dibra counters with a single leg into guard. Emiliodingko didn't expect that.
Emiliodingko trying to keep a closed guard but Dibra is proving a slippery customer.
Dibra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emiliodingko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emiliodingko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dibra is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dibra controls the pace.
Emiliodingko trying to keep a closed guard but Dibra is proving a slippery customer.
Dibra preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emiliodingko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibra's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dibra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Emiliodingko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dibra is in Emiliodingko's guard.
Dibra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dibra postures up.
Emiliodingko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emiliodingko trying to keep a closed guard but Dibra is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emiliodingko is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dibra is retaining full guard.
Dibra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dibra, not yet.
Emiliodingko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dibra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emiliodingko wants to control from the top but Dibra keeps moving.
Emiliodingko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dibra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dibra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emiliodingko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dibra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agim Dibra 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.

Emiliodingko throws a combination that misses

and Dibra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dibra 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.
Dibra wants to control from the top but Emiliodingko keeps moving.
Dibra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dibra is working hard here to advance position.
Emiliodingko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emiliodingko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dibra manages to get himself to full guard.

Emiliodingko passes Dibra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dibra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emiliodingko prevents Dibra from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliodingko is taking a breather. Dibra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dibra is looking for a sweep. Emiliodingko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emiliodingko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dibra trying to control but Emiliodingko postures up.
Emiliodingko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dibra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emiliodingko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dibra is looking to improve his position.
Dibra is staying active underneath Emiliodingko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dibra is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Pure Warrior, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dibra is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emiliodingko wants to pass the guard but Dibra is defending well.
Dibra wants to improve his position but Emiliodingko is controlling well.
Emiliodingko moves nicely into side control.
Dibra is being controlled here.
Emiliodingko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dibra keeps working.
Dibra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emiliodingko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emiliodingko wants to control for a moment but Dibra uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dibra is not content to let Emiliodingko control the position.
Emiliodingko wants to free his trapped foot but Dibra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emiliodingko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dibra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emiliodingko can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko trying to pass the guard but Dibra defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dibra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emiliodingko preventing the sweep.
Emiliodingko wants to control from the top but Dibra keeps moving.
Emiliodingko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dibra haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dibra wants to sweep here but Emiliodingko controlling him for the moment.
Emiliodingko trying to control but Dibra is working from the bottom.
Dibra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dibra continues to stall.
Agim Dibra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emiliodingko looks for the body kick but Dibra saw that one coming.

Dibra gets a takedown into half guard.
Dibra slows the pace down in half guard.
Emiliodingko has his hands clasped together around Dibra's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dibra is looking for a kimura but Emiliodingko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dibra to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agim Dibra dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Emiliodingko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dibra counters with a takedown into side control.
Dibra is looking to take a break and control but Emiliodingko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dibra controls the position.
Emiliodingko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dibra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emiliodingko prevents Dibra from improving position.
Dibra working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Emiliodingko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Emiliodingko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emiliodingko is not content to let Dibra control the position.

Dibra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Emiliodingko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dibra's guard! Nice work there by Emiliodingko!
Dibra is trying to control the position but Emiliodingko postures up.
Emiliodingko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Agim Dibra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dibra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emiliodingko wants to control but Dibra is keeping him busy.
Emiliodingko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emiliodingko trying to control the action but Dibra is working from the bottom.
Emiliodingko advances to mount.
Emiliodingko looking to control but Dibra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dibra is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibra tries to hold on but Emiliodingko postures up.
Emiliodingko tries to control but Dibra wriggling away.
Dibra prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Fedro Emiliodingko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emiliodingko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dibra is looking to escape.
Emiliodingko controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliodingko moves to take his opponent's back.
Will Emiliodingko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dibra wants to control his opponent's hands but Emiliodingko gets his hands free.
Dibra rolls, trying to escape but Emiliodingko keeps control of the position.
Emiliodingko is riding his opponent, not letting Dibra buck him off.
Dibra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dibra staying busy and making it hard for Emiliodingko to control.
Emiliodingko controlling the position well here. Dibra rolled but Emiliodingko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedro Emiliodingko.
I think Dibra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agim Dibra!
A less than humble Agim Dibra misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.