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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Lundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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240 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micke Lundqvist!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler gets a clinch.
Diggler jumps guard but Lundqvist stands there with Diggler around his waist. Diggler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diggler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lundqvist.
Diggler breaks from the clinch.
Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lundqvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundqvist keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Lundqvist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diggler preventing the sweep.
Diggler tries to stand but Lundqvist is controlling from the bottom.
Diggler is breathing heavily.
Lundqvist is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Diggler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundqvist on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundqvist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diggler!
Lundqvist looking to finish with strikes here!
Lundqvist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lundqvist working for a guillotine from mount but Diggler is in no mood to give up.
Diggler has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lundqvist is not going to allow Diggler to sit and survive in this position.
Lundqvist trying to control momentarily.
Lundqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diggler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diggler rolls, trying to escape but Lundqvist keeps control of the position.
Lundqvist is looking to control Diggler but Diggler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundqvist misses with a punch to the head.
Lundqvist is looking to control Diggler but Diggler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lundqvist is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lundqvist's guard. Nice work there by Diggler.
Lundqvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggler won't allow Lundqvist to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lundqvist working a defensive guard here.
Diggler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lundqvist is proving hard to escape from.
Lundqvist looking to control but Diggler passes into half guard.
Lundqvist manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micke Lundqvist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lundqvist tries to land a front kick but Diggler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lundqvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters by clinching up.
Diggler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lundqvist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diggler lands with a left to the head.
Lundqvist wants to get back to striking at distance but Diggler won't allow it.
Diggler prevents Lundqvist from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundqvist.
Lundqvist can't break the clinch.
Lundqvist can't get the takedown.
Lundqvist missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler jumps into guard, dragging Lundqvist to the mat.
Lundqvist preventing the sweep.
Lundqvist is breathing heavily.
Diggler is pulling down on Lundqvist's head to control his posture.
Lundqvist pushes down on Diggler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundqvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lundqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundqvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Lundqvist from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lundqvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggler pinned against the cage. Diggler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micke Lundqvist.
Diggler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lundqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundqvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggler.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Lundqvist keeps moving.
Lundqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Diggler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler stands up and waves to Lundqvist to follow him.
Diggler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diggler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundqvist defending against the ground and pound.
Diggler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lundqvist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lundqvist is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist gets back to half guard.
Lundqvist trying to control but Diggler postures up.
Lundqvist is pressing down on Diggler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lundqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Diggler is proving a slippery customer.
Lundqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundqvist working a defensive guard here.
Lundqvist kicks Diggler off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lundqvist scores with the left hand. Diggler knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggler misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lundqvist. No joy for Diggler on that attempt.
Lundqvist with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundqvist wants to sweep here but Diggler controlling him for the moment.
Diggler wants to stand but Lundqvist is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lundqvist looking to control.
Lundqvist is looking for a triangle but Diggler pushes his legs off easily.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Lundqvist is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundqvist is looking to stand up but Diggler isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundqvist is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundqvist clinches but Diggler breaks the clinch
and Diggler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggler prevents Lundqvist from getting back to his feet.
Diggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lundqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundqvist controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Diggler wants to pass the guard but Lundqvist is keeping the position.
Diggler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Lundqvist throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggler.
Diggler moves into the clinch.
Diggler tightens his grip and picks Lundqvist up, before dumping him to the ground. Lundqvist manages to land in guard.
Lundqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lundqvist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diggler!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundqvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundqvist wants to stand but Lundqvist is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diggler tries to control the position but Lundqvist now has his back.
Diggler won't enjoy being in this position. Lundqvist looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diggler is tapping - it's over boys! Lundqvist picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micke Lundqvist!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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