PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1488 p4p, 150 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 1112 p4p, 114 weight class). Diddlybottom comes to the cage accompanied by Milquetoast. MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Diddlybottom
vs
MacFarlane

213 cm
32
277 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

195 cm
36
247 lbs
26 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Diddlybottom pushes him off.
Diddlybottom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacFarlane checks a leg kick.
MacFarlane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diddlybottom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacFarlane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diddlybottom is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for MacFarlane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diddlybottom feints and then cracks MacFarlane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacFarlane down.
Diddlybottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacFarlane tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane scores with a hook to the body. Diddlybottom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddlybottom misses with a low kick.

Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane is trying is best to control the position here.
MacFarlane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Diddlybottom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddlybottom.

Diddlybottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Diddlybottom seems to be working for a kimura but MacFarlane defends the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane won't allow it.
MacFarlane wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom wants to advance to full mount but MacFarlane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two 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.
Diddlybottom is stalling in the full guard.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacFarlane is keeping the position for now.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diddlybottom drops back looking for a leg! MacFarlane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacFarlane manages to kick Diddlybottom off! Diddlybottom jumps back into MacFarlane's guard.
MacFarlane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom goes for a double leg but MacFarlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacFarlane continues to drive forward.
MacFarlane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diddlybottom attempts a counter takedown but MacFarlane avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to score with a low kick but Diddlybottom moves his leg out of the way.
Diddlybottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacFarlane sprawls and moves away.
MacFarlane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacFarlane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diddlybottom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacFarlane scrambles back to his feet.
Rian MacFarlane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

MacFarlane pushes Diddlybottom up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacFarlane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacFarlane working aggressively here.
Diddlybottom fails to pull guard.
Diddlybottom blocking some punches.
MacFarlane lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacFarlane throws a head punch that misses.
Diddlybottom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacFarlane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milktoast Diddlybottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacFarlane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diddlybottom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Diddlybottom has picked MacFarlane up - he's going for a ride! Diddlybottom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Diddlybottom is working for a submission of some sort.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
MacFarlane tries to get to full guard but Diddlybottom has control of the leg.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian MacFarlane 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.

Diddlybottom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
Diddlybottom connects with a right hand. MacFarlane shakes it off.

It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diddlybottom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diddlybottom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacFarlane avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from MacFarlane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacFarlane cracks the inside of Diddlybottom's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom walks into a jab.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diddlybottom looking to score a takedown here. MacFarlane is defending well but Diddlybottom drives through and ends up in MacFarlane's guard.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard.

MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacFarlane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacFarlane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
MacFarlane has Diddlybottom pulled in close to control his posture.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but MacFarlane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

MacFarlane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddlybottom is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura but Diddlybottom is defending well.
MacFarlane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom trying to control but MacFarlane postures up.

MacFarlane is working for a submission of some sort.
MacFarlane trying to control from half guard but Diddlybottom is working away.
Diddlybottom is looking to improve his position.
MacFarlane is thwarting Diddlybottom's attempts to control the position.
Diddlybottom is looking for a sweep. MacFarlane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddlybottom is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diddlybottom is staying active underneath MacFarlane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacFarlane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddlybottom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diddlybottom is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Diddlybottom is not content to let MacFarlane control the position.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diddlybottom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diddlybottom controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

MacFarlane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddlybottom lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacFarlane backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian MacFarlane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Diddlybottom blocks the low kick.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacFarlane throws a head kick that misses

and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control.

Diddlybottom is trying to get an arm triangle but MacFarlane is defending well.

Diddlybottom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacFarlane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diddlybottom's guard! Nice work there by MacFarlane!
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in close to prevent any damage.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.

Diddlybottom working for a triangle but MacFarlane defends it easily.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Diddlybottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddlybottom pulls MacFarlane in to control the position.
Milktoast Diddlybottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
MacFarlane trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacFarlane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diddlybottom. That did some damage!
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diddlybottom.
MacFarlane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacFarlane tries to clinch there but Diddlybottom circles away.
Diddlybottom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacFarlane connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by MacFarlane there.
MacFarlane falls off balance throwing a combination

so Diddlybottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacFarlane managing to control the position.
Diddlybottom 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.
MacFarlane is trying to keep Diddlybottom in close.

MacFarlane looking for a guillotine here but Diddlybottom defends easily.
MacFarlane keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom is pushing down on MacFarlane's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacFarlane is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddlybottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diddlybottom tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacFarlane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Diddlybottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacFarlane has managed to free his arm - good work.

Diddlybottom wants to work for an arm triangle but MacFarlane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacFarlane is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rian MacFarlane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacFarlane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milktoast Diddlybottom.
I think MacFarlane 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.