PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 1531 p4p, 158 weight class) and Buster Killinger (ranked 1513 p4p, 156 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diggs
vs
Killinger

190 cm
28
250 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

192 cm
26
255 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Killinger!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Killinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Killinger takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs moves out of range as Killinger throws a body kick.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killinger.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killinger lands a front kick.
Diggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Killinger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Killinger saw that one coming.
Diggs slips under a jab from Killinger.
Diggs tries to clinch but Killinger is having none of it.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killinger's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diggs, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs jabs Killinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diggs misses with a hook. Killinger ducked under it nicely.
Killinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buster Killinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Killinger.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killinger checks it well.
Diggs moves out of range as Killinger strikes.
Buster Killinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killinger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killinger gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Diggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggs.
Diggs looking to sit in guard and control but Killinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Diggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killinger is one step ahead there.
Killinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diggs working a defensive guard but Killinger passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to control but Killinger is keeping busy.
Killinger not doing much here.
Diggs is trying to maintain the position but Killinger is very close to passing his half guard.
Killinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diggs tries to get to full guard but Killinger has control of the leg.
Diggs is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killinger controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs works his way to full guard. Good work.

Diggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Killinger tries to stand but Diggs is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Killinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killinger - the referee stops the clock and Diggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killinger. Diggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Killinger misses with a looping right.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Killinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Killinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killinger misses the shot to the body.
Killinger misses with a low kick.
Killinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Killinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Killinger catches Diggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Killinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
Killinger avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Killinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Killinger cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Killinger punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killinger avoids it really well and circles away.
Diggs slips a straight right by Killinger.
Diggs slips a straight right by Killinger.
Killinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Killinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diggs tries to clinch there but Killinger circles away.

Diggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killinger sprawls well initially but Diggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killinger avoid being mounted?
Diggs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killinger!
Diggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killinger because Diggs loaded up on that one.
Diggs avoids the attempt from Killinger to control.
Killinger is in a horrible position here. Diggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Killinger is squirming around, avoiding Diggs's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killinger because Diggs loaded up on that one.
Diggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggs content just to control the position here.
Diggs looking to finish with strikes here!
Diggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killinger is in a horrible position here. Diggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That has opened up Buster Killinger's cut even more.
Diggs looking to control but Killinger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs punching from mount but Killinger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Killinger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Diggs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Killinger is on top in guard.

Diggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killinger is aware though and is defending well.
Diggs is trying to control the position but Killinger postures up.
Diggs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Diggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killinger trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Diggs wants to sweep here but Killinger controlling him for the moment.
Diggs controls Killinger momentarily but Killinger frees himself.
Diggs wants to hit a switch here but Killinger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diggs there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Diggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buster Killinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs slips under a jab from Killinger.
Killinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killinger manages to avoid it.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

The cut above Buster Killinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Killinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggs off the cage and back into range.
Killinger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Killinger thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it

and Diggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Killinger!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killinger defending against the ground and pound.
Killinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger prevents Diggs from moving into mount.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killinger keeps working.
Diggs with the ground and pound but Killinger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Diggs trying to control from half guard but Killinger is working away.

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.
Killinger is trying to stand back up but Diggs is controlling him
Killinger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diggs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diggs trying to control from Killinger's half guard. Killinger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Killinger keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Killinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Killinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggs scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Killinger checks a low kick from Diggs.
Killinger throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Killinger digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Killinger scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Killinger moved out of range nicely.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Killinger.
Killinger connects with the punch.
Killinger misses with a straight right.
Killinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Killinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killinger tries to land a body kick
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Buster Killinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Killinger thows a body kick. Diggs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killinger stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killinger misses with a head kick.
Killinger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killinger manages to avoid it.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Killinger keeps it at a distance.
Killinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Killinger loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Killinger misses the target.
Killinger throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killinger.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Killinger swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Killinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Killinger!
A very excited looking Buster Killinger rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.