PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolo Reese will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dimagiba
vs
Reese

203 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolo Reese!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reese closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dimagiba to the mat! Dimagiba manages to get full guard.
Dimagiba is controlling Reese's posture.
Reese is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimagiba has wrist control.

Reese drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dimagiba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dimagiba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dimagiba!
Reese manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reese looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dimagiba keeping control of the position.
Reese wants to free his trapped foot but Dimagiba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese postures up.
Reese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Reese prevents Dimagiba from improving his position.
Dimagiba is controlling Reese's trapped leg to prevent Reese from advancing to side control.
Dimagiba is looking for a sweep. Reese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimagiba is staying active underneath Reese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Reese is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Reese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimagiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reese is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimagiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Dimagiba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese's back!
Reese trying to control but not successfully.
Dimagiba gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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!
Dimagiba punishes Reese with strikes from the back mount.
Dimagiba scores with punches from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is taking a good look at Reese as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dimagiba!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Reese has one foot on Dimagiba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Reese looking to score a takedown here. Dimagiba is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Dimagiba's guard.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimagiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese preventing the sweep.
Dimagiba pulls Reese in close to prevent any damage.
Reese in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reese trying to move into half guard but instead Dimagiba has managed to sweep!

Reese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dimagiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba working some strikes from top position.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Dimagiba cracks Reese with a solid left hand.
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 Berto Dimagiba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dimagiba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reese's guard.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba stops Reese from standing up.

Reese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimagiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba controlling from the top position.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Reese blocks nicely.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba won't allow Reese to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

Reese is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimagiba is aware though and is defending well.

Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Dimagiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.

Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba stands up over Reese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba postures up in Reese's guard and throws a big left but Reese blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Reese trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reese wants to stand but Dimagiba is controlling the position.
Reese has momentary wrist control but Dimagiba slips an elbow through the middle.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Reese had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.

Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.

Dimagiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reese has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimagiba has managed to get both his arms back between Reese's legs - danger averted.
Reese trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Dimagiba distracts Reese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Reese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimagiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dimagiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reese's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berto Dimagiba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Reese gets caught napping as Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown. Reese manages to retain guard.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Reese blocks nicely.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

Reese is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Reese working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimagiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Dimagiba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Reese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.

Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Reese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.

Reese looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Reese has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reese's head.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Reese's brow.
Dimagiba is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berto Dimagiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Rolo Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reese is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Reese is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reese prevents Dimagiba from standing back up.
Dimagiba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reese's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reese's back!
Reese tries to break free.
Berto Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba landing with strikes.
Reese rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba controlling the pace.
Dimagiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berto Dimagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimagiba 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berto Dimagiba!
Berto Dimagiba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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