PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 4262 p4p, 383 weight class) and Geronimo Apache (ranked 8710 p4p, 532 weight class). Apache has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Geronimo Apache has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with King Diamond's chin.

Diamond
vs
Apache

167 cm
32
165 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

179 cm
28
164 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apache shoots in but no luck this time.
Apache's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Apache's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diamond misses with a head kick.

Diamond pushes Apache up against the cage in a clinch.

Diamond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diamond manages to end up in side control.
Apache can't do much from the bottom here.
Apache trying to remain calm as Diamond controls from the top position.
Diamond is looking to take a break and control but Apache is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apache can't do much from the bottom here.

Diamond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache is looking for a sweep.
Diamond tries to move to mount but Apache blocks the move with his legs.
Apache on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond trying to control the position but Apache is working away.
Diamond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Apache wants to control but Diamond postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apache tries to buck Diamond off but Diamond is having none of it.
Diamond is looking to take a break and control but Apache is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Diamond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diamond moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Apache is looking for a sweep.
Diamond scoring with punches and elbows.
Diamond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Apache is not content to let Diamond control the position.
Diamond fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apache is trying to escape the position but Diamond is controlling the position.
Apache is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond controlling the position.
Apache sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diamond trying to control from Apache's half guard. Apache has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond is working hard here to advance position.
Apache trying to control the position.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Apache looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond landing some decent shots from guard.
Diamond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apache swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond trying to control but Apache is working from the bottom.
Apache can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond lands a couple of elbows.
Diamond pushing down on Apache's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Apache actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apache tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.
Diamond controlling the action here.

Diamond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apache is just riding it out for now. Diamond eventually gives up the hold.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apache keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apache tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Diamond trying to mount his opponent but Apache defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diamond swings for the body but Apache moves out of range.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apache can do to turn this around?
Apache walks into a left hand.

Apache gets a clinch.
Diamond can't find room to land a body shot as Apache controls the action.
Diamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Apache avoids the damage to the body.
Diamond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Apache has Diamond pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Apache pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diamond tumbling to the mat - Apache dives into Diamond's guard.
Diamond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diamond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apache working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamond has wrist control.
Apache tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
Apache trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Apache loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Apache got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diamond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apache has managed to get both his arms back between Diamond's legs - danger averted.
Apache looking to pass the guard.
Apache throwing strikes but missing.
Apache throws a strike but Diamond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diamond passes into half guard.
Diamond controlling the action here.

Diamond is looking for a kimura but Apache is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamond to get the leverage.
Diamond is pressing down on Apache's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apache is holding on for now.
Apache is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apache is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.

Apache is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
Diamond controlling the pace.
King Diamond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Apache is defending well.
Apache tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.

Diamond is looking for a kimura but Apache is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamond to get the leverage.
Diamond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache manages to get to full guard.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Apache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Apache working for a triangle but Diamond defends it easily.

Apache has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Diamond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apache has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diamond has managed to get both his arms back between Apache's legs - danger averted.
Diamond stays in close to Apache's body and controls the position.
Apache wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.

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.
Diamond 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.
Diamond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Apache had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamond defends it easily.
Apache keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diamond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Apache for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apache is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apache can't keep his opponent in guard - Diamond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apache has a takedown stuffed.
Apache fails with the takedown.
Apache misses with a straight right.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apache fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamond avoids it really well and circles away.
King Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Apache.
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diamond.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Apache.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apache throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apache looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diamond tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Diamond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apache pulls his head out easily.
Diamond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Diamond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Apache from controlling successfully.
Apache makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apache is one step ahead there.
Apache wants to pass the guard but Diamond is keeping the position.
Diamond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apache accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apache throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Apache keeps moving.
Diamond cracks Apache with a solid left hand.
Diamond postures up.

Apache looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
Diamond stays in close to Apache's body and controls the position.
Diamond continues to stall.
Diamond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Apache working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apache can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Apache is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apache being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Diamond.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diamond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
A relieved looking King Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.