PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven. Osiris has chosen The Acacia Strain - Beast as his entrance music. 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.

Dimachaerus
vs
Osiris

183 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

189 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris throws a sloppy head kick and Dimachaerus moves out of range easily.
Dimachaerus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osiris.

Osiris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimachaerus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osiris.
Osiris wants to control from the top but Dimachaerus keeps moving.
Dimachaerus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osiris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimachaerus is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osiris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimachaerus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osiris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Osiris trying to control but Dimachaerus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Osiris.
Dimachaerus gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Marcus Dimachaerus has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimachaerus checks a leg kick.
Dimachaerus lands with a slapping head kick.
Osiris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Osiris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimachaerus jabs at Osiris's body.
Osiris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Osiris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus Dimachaerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris connects with a body shot.
Osiris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimachaerus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimachaerus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimachaerus throws a leg kick
and Osiris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimachaerus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osiris has time to react.
Dimachaerus stuffs the takedown.
Osiris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osiris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Osiris throws an off balance right hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a thumping low kick.
Osiris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dimachaerus's waist but Dimachaerus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osiris off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimachaerus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimachaerus moves out of range as Osiris throws a body kick.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimachaerus lands with a good body shot.
Dimachaerus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osiris.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus's corner calls for a 1-2. Dimachaerus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus connects with a looping right hand.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osiris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimachaerus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Osiris.
Dimachaerus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osiris misses with a looping left.
Dimachaerus clobbers Osiris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimachaerus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Osiris throws a sloppy head kick and Dimachaerus moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Dimachaerus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Dimachaerus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Left hook, right uppercut from Osiris.
Dimachaerus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osiris was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimachaerus.
Danga de danga de dang - Osiris scores with a four punch combination!
Osiris misses with an uppercut.
Osiris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus moves away from the strike by Osiris.
Osiris throws a nice head kick!
Osiris connects with a body shot that sends Dimachaerus's belly button to the back.
Osiris tries to land a front kick but Dimachaerus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Dimachaerus does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimachaerus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osiris checks a leg kick.
Osiris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dimachaerus tests Osiris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osiris throws the left hand but Dimachaerus avoids the punch easily.
Dimachaerus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Osiris has a takedown stuffed.
Dimachaerus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimachaerus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris blocks a jab.
Osiris misses with a hook. Dimachaerus ducked under it nicely.
Dimachaerus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimachaerus moves out of range as Osiris strikes.
Dimachaerus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osiris loads up on a big right hand but Dimachaerus slips the punch.
Dimachaerus looks to throw a body kick
and Osiris counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimachaerus lands a head shot.
Dimachaerus misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimachaerus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Osiris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimachaerus throws a right hand that Osiris ducks under and follows up with a left that Osiris also avoids with ease.
Dimachaerus scores with a hook to the body. Osiris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimachaerus throws a jab but it's blocked by Osiris.
Dimachaerus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Osiris checks it well.
Dimachaerus throws a hook but Osiris blocks it.
Osiris throws a solid leg kick but Dimachaerus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Osiris.
Osiris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris scores with the left hand. Dimachaerus knows he should have avoided that one.
Osiris moves out of range of the body kick from Dimachaerus.
Osiris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimachaerus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimachaerus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimachaerus misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dimachaerus to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimachaerus throws a sloppy head kick
and Osiris counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osiris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osiris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dimachaerus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Osiris.
Marcus Dimachaerus is winning the standup battle so far.
Osiris throws an off balance right hand
letting Dimachaerus counter with a right hand.
Dimachaerus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Osiris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Osiris shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimachaerus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osiris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Osiris throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dimachaerus counter with a right hand.
Osiris thows a body shot but no joy.
Dimachaerus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dimachaerus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimachaerus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dimachaerus thuds a left hand into Osiris's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimachaerus misses with a combination
and Osiris counters with a nice body kick.
Osiris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimachaerus in his tracks.
Dimachaerus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dimachaerus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Osiris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dimachaerus to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimachaerus throws a shot from downtown. Osiris moves away and avoids it.
Dimachaerus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osiris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus misses with a left hand
and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osiris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimachaerus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimachaerus jabs at Osiris's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osiris throws the kick towards the body but Dimachaerus avoids it.
Dimachaerus tries a head kick but it misses.
Osiris throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimachaerus counters with a leg kick.
Dimachaerus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimachaerus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osiris has time to react.
Dimachaerus looks to land a body kick but Osiris moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dimachaerus.
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimachaerus.
Osiris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osiris lands with a nice body punch.
Eric Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimachaerus takes a swing at Osiris's ribcage but misses.
Osiris shoots for a double leg takedown but Dimachaerus sprawls well. He's pushed Osiris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcus Dimachaerus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimachaerus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osiris's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osiris moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Osiris.
Osiris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimachaerus connects with a body shot that sends Osiris's belly button to the back.
Osiris misses with a looping right.
Dimachaerus lands a two punch combo.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dimachaerus to counter with a crisp jab.
Osiris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimachaerus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Osiris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimachaerus was well out of range. Poor timing from Osiris.
Dimachaerus feints a jab promting Osiris to slip. Dimachaerus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Osiris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dimachaerus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimachaerus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dimachaerus!
Marcus Dimachaerus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.