PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diamonds. Frost is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hits from the bong - Cypress Hill. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Diakite
vs
Frost

186 cm
24
161 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

186 cm
27
167 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartel Diakite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Frost!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diakite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frost throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Frost tries to buck Diakite off but Diakite is having none of it.

Diakite is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Diakite stalls from top position.
Diakite looking to control but instead Frost has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Frost wants to control but Diakite is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Diakite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done.

Frost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diakite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diakite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Diakite from controlling successfully.

Diakite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frost is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frost has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diakite looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frost throws an elbow that misses. Diakite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frost's guard. Nice move by Diakite!

Diakite slips nicely into half guard.

Diakite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diakite not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to hold on to Diakite's head to control him but Diakite postures up.
Diakite looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Frost actively working from the bottom here.
Diakite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Diakite is controlling the pace.
Diakite tries to pass to full mount but Frost defends it.

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.

Diakite seems to be looking for submissions.

Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diakite controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Frost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Diakite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frost doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diakite.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartel Diakite dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diakite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost is trying to improve his position.
Diakite working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Frost manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frost is in trouble now - Diakite has advanced to mount!
Diakite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite tries to control but Frost wriggling away.
Diakite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Diakite is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diakite controlling from mount.
Frost stops Diakite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diakite content just to control the position here.
Diakite looking to control but Frost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diakite controlling from the full mount.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diakite trying to control the pace.
Diakite prevents Frost from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diakite prevents Frost from improving his position.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diakite.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost wants to improve his position but Diakite is controlling well.

Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Diakite.

Diakite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartel Diakite dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Diakite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frost is looking for a sweep.

Diakite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diakite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diakite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diakite is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Diakite keeps moving and retains side control.
Frost keeps trying to improve his position.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Diakite advances to full mount.
Frost sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steven Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost can't keep his opponent in guard - Diakite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Diakite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diakite controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diakite is working away from the top position though.

Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Diakite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diakite is taking a breather. Frost 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.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Diakite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Diakite is very close to passing his half guard.
Bartel Diakite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diakite content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartel Diakite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diakite, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartel Diakite!
During a confident post fight interview, Bartel Diakite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.