PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idrissa Dieng (ranked 3639 p4p, 24979 weight class) and Powder Power (ranked 478 p4p, 731 weight class). Idrissa Dieng had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dieng
vs
Power

193 cm
21
203
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
206
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Idrissa Dieng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Powder Power!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
As Power tries to get set, Dieng tries to push him back and clinch up but Power manages to avoid the attempt.
Power misses with a head kick.
Dieng lands a slapping body shot.

Dieng gets a clinch.
Dieng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Power manages to break the clinch.
Power moves out of range as Dieng throws a body kick.
Dieng scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Dieng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Power breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dieng misses with a series of wild punches.
Dieng misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Dieng's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.

It looks like Idrissa Dieng has been cut.

Dieng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieng stalling against the cage.

Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dieng displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Dieng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dieng punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dieng looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Power.
Dieng throws a series of strikes that have Power backpedaling.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Power manages to circle out of the way.
Powder Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dieng blocks a head kick by Power.
Power blocks a head kick by Dieng.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng lands a jab-cross combination.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power looks for the body kick but Dieng saw that one coming.
Dieng throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Power's waist but Power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dieng off to one side.

Dieng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dieng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Power manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power misses with a head kick.
Dieng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Dieng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Power misses with a head kick.
Dieng moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dieng's head.

Dieng has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Dieng avoiding damage.
Dieng avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Dieng counters with a left and a right that stings Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idrissa Dieng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Power.
Dieng throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Idrissa Dieng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dieng lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Dieng.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng fails to land the takedown.

Dieng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dieng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dieng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
Dieng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dieng clinches with his opponent.

Dieng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dieng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Dieng tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dieng throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Dieng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Power misses with a low kick.
Dieng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dieng clinches with his opponent.

Power breaks from the clinch.
Dieng avoids the head kick by Power.
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Dieng blocks a head kick by Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng tried to counter with a leg kick but Power avoided it.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dieng.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dieng scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Idrissa Dieng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power is breathing heavily.

Dieng gets a clinch.
Dieng content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Dieng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieng lands a body shot.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dieng.
Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Idrissa Dieng is winning the standup battle so far.
Dieng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Dieng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Dieng's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idrissa Dieng. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dieng. Dieng obviously looking to wear him down.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
Dieng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dieng shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng is looking for a counter combo.
Dieng moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dieng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dieng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dieng goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.

Dieng pulls guard effortlessly.
Power stops Dieng from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dieng manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Dieng breaks from the clinch.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.

Dieng moves into the clinch successfully.
Dieng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Power up against the cage.

Power breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idrissa Dieng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
As Power looks to move away, Dieng throws a big counter combo but Power just gets out of the way.
Dieng with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a big head kick but Dieng shrugs it off.
Dieng lands with a nice body punch.
Dieng scores with a jab.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dieng misses the target.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dieng moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Dieng misses with a wild combination.
Dieng jabs at Power's body.
Dieng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Power tries a low kick but Dieng avoids it.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dieng shoots in and drives through. Power sprawls well.
Dieng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?

Dieng clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dieng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
Power throws a wild body kick that Dieng sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Power misses

and Dieng moves into the clinch.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dieng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power throws a head kick but Dieng moves out of range.
Dieng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Dieng lands but Power takes it in his stride.
Dieng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng lands a jab.
Dieng swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dieng tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power shapes to counter with a head kick.

Dieng closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.

Power tries to keep at a distance but Dieng has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dieng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Power lands but Dieng takes it in his stride.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dieng rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dieng breaks from the clinch.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dieng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idrissa Dieng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Power avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Dieng.
Power throws a leg kick
and Dieng counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dieng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dieng throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
Dieng misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Dieng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Dieng. Those never looked like landing.
Power raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dieng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Idrissa Dieng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dieng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dieng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dieng scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Dieng. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet.
Dieng throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Dieng 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.
A clash of legs there as Dieng blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Dieng moves out of range easily.
Powder Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Dieng shoots in.

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 Idrissa Dieng.
Well Dieng 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idrissa Dieng!