PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiga Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the ring accompanied by STILL BLAZIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Diggs
vs
Jim

184 cm
25
185 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

189 cm
24
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Jim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jim throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Jim's leg. Jim is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jim with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
It seemed like Jim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
A nice side step and Jim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Jim's leg but Jim calmly moves out of range.
Jim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jim scores with a jab to the body.
Jim misses with a looping left.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Jim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jim is looking for the big counter here.
Jim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Jim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jim lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs jabs Jim right on the nose. Jim blinks but takes it well.
Orlando Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim connects with a body shot that sends Diggs's belly button to the back.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Jim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jim's head.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim misses with a looping right.
Diggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim closes the distance and clinches up with Diggs, looking for a takedown. Jim pushes Diggs against the ropes but Diggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jim misses the body punch
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Jim blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Jim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs fakes the leg kick and cracks Jim in the body.
Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Diggs misses
letting Jim counter with a right hand.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jim counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but Diggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Diggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs pushes Jim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jim misses with a body punch.
Jim pushes Diggs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggs is defending well.
Orlando Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Jim controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diggs connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Jim counters with a straight right hand.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Jim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jim throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggs swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jim moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Jim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Jim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Jim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Jim checks it
and Jim counters with a one-two to the body.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jim is out of range.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Jim moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
A countering left hand to the body from Jim misses.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jim is out of range.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Jim is out of range.

Jim moves into the clinch.
Jim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Jim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Jim.
Jim tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands.
Jim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jim blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Jim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jim is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jim.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.

Diggs cracks Jim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Diggs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jim to stand back up!

Jim is rocked!
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jim can do to turn this around?
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jim is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jim's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggs is defending well.
Orlando Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Jim wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Jim seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Jim.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim blocking some punches.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Jim.
Jim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A clash of legs there as Jim blocks the low kick.

Jim closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggs.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim pushes Diggs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jim misses with some punches.
Diggs pushes Jim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim looking to slow down the pace here.
Jim tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Jim blocks an uppercut.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Jim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jim tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Jim back against the ropes.
Jim tries for a takedown but Diggs manages to get underhooks.
Jim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Jim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jim can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jim.
Jim wants a takedown but no success here.
Orlando Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Diggs lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Diggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlando Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs works on Jim's body with a couple of short punches.
Jim pushes Diggs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Jim.
Diggs lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs pushes Jim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs pushes Jim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Jim.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Jim tries for a takedown but Diggs manages to get underhooks.
Jim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diggs pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Jim lands a shot to the body.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs stops a takedown attempt from Jim.
Jim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diggs prevents it.
Jim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs misses with the head strike.

Jim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diggs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diggs pushes Jim off looking to stand but Jim dives back in and keeps control.
Jim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
Jim not doing much here.
Jim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
Diggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jim is working away from the top position though.
Diggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggs pulls Jim in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jim avoids a kick to the body.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Jim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diggs tries to clinch up
and Jim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Jim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim misses with a hook
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.

Diggs instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jim has Diggs pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jim pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Diggs tumbling to the mat - Jim dives into Diggs's guard.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggs pulls Jim in close to prevent any damage.
Jim postures up.
Jim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Jim throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggs trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jim has time to react.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Diggs.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Jim's leg. Jim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jim takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a push kick.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jim throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.

Diggs clinches up against the ropes.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Jim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs stops a takedown attempt from Jim.
Jim misses with a body punch.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Jim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jim tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Jim.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jim takes a shot to the head.
Jim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs had his way with Taiga Jim in that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Diggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Jim wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Jim throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs connects with a body shot.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Jim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
Jim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs thows a body kick. Jim tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs cracks Jim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs clobbers Jim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Jim avoids it.
Jim walks into a left hand.
Jim shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diggs.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Jim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Jim moved away.
Jim walks into a left hand.
Diggs thows a body kick. Jim tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Jim throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a left right combination that sends Jim crashing to the mat - Diggs wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jim out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Orlando Diggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.