PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macon Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, IM ALL IN. 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?

Diggs
vs
Jefferson

181 cm
21
221 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macon Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Moses Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body kick.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Diggs is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jefferson!
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jefferson swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs punishes Jefferson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Diggs shrugs off.

Diggs manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs jabs at Jefferson's body.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Diggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.

Moses Diggs's cut is getting worse.
Diggs blocks the elbow strike.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.

Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jefferson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Jefferson shakes it off.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Diggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Moses Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.
Diggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs swings away with a body shot that misses

and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Moses Diggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.

Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macon Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Diggs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jefferson. Diggs shrugs it off though.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson lands a front kick.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Jefferson keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Jefferson rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.

Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Diggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Moses Diggs did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jefferson throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs blocks a jab.
A head kick by Jefferson misses
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Jefferson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jefferson counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Diggs swinging wildly here.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and Diggs counters with a series of strikes. Jefferson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Jefferson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggs lands with a hook. Jefferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick by Diggs misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Jefferson didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Diggs had his way with Macon Jefferson in that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Diggs thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Diggs swinging wildly here.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jefferson on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jefferson.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggs. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
Diggs cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Diggs misses.
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A right-left combo lands from Diggs.
Donk. Diggs catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs retains his light heavyweight title!