PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 856 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Voltsz Diesel (ranked 111 p4p, 147 weight class). Diesel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outerspass - Frosty. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kitsuragi
vs
Diesel

183 cm
29
185
13 - 7 - 0

189 cm
28
195
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Kitsuragi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Voltsz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Kitsuragi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kitsuragi gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard.

Kitsuragi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control.

Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitsuragi cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel just leaning against Kitsuragi , taking a breather.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsuragi tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Kitsuragi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Kitsuragi is blocking nicely.

Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitsuragi .

Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kitsuragi jumps guard.

Kitsuragi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Kitsuragi wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

Diesel decides to stand back up. Diesel steps back and let's Kitsuragi get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kitsuragi finds it's target.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitsuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kitsuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Kitsuragi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Diesel to the floor! Kitsuragi dives in looking for the finish!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kitsuragi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kitsuragi trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diesel cracks a nice hook into Kitsuragi 's ribs.
Kitsuragi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitsuragi misses the target.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.

Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi tries to land a front kick but Diesel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Diesel drives through and clinches with Kitsuragi against the cage.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsuragi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitsuragi s head.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.
Kitsuragi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitsuragi blocks an uppercut.

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

Diesel moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage, preventing Kitsuragi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kitsuragi .

Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi fakes the leg kick and cracks Diesel in the body.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi is having none of it.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kitsuragi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Kitsuragi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him away.

Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Kitsuragi around his waist. Kitsuragi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.

Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitsuragi drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi keeps the fight on the outside.

Diesel clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kitsuragi manages to break the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitsuragi circles away.
Kitsuragi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsuragi throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kitsuragi .
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi blocking some punches.
Kitsuragi is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Kitsuragi working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes an elbow to the temple.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitsuragi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Kitsuragi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Kitsuragi pushes him off.
Kitsuragi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
A good leg kick by Kitsuragi .

Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kitsuragi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the body.

Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitsuragi tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsuragi drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Kitsuragi 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kitsuragi .
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Kitsuragi misses with some punches.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Diesel closes the distance and pushes Kitsuragi back into the cage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kitsuragi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kitsuragi scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.

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

Diesel has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.

Kitsuragi breaks from the clinch.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel working Kitsuragi over with knees to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kitsuragi prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
Kitsuragi is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diesel throws an elbow but misses.
Diesel works on Kitsuragi 's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an elbow just above Kitsuragi 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kitsuragi avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kitsuragi avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsuragi fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel has Kitsuragi pressed against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kitsuragi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitsuragi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitsuragi .
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitsuragi 's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Kitsuragi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kitsuragi .
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitsuragi dodges an elbow strike from Diesel.

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 Kim Kitsuragi .
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!