PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Diddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Diddles
vs
Pott

180 cm
27
167 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Diddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddles moves in looking to clinch but Pott pushes him off.
Pott clobbers Diddles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pott throws an overhand right that lands on Diddles's shoulder, as Diddles tries to avoid the shot.
Pott lands the left hand.
Pott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Pott misses.
Pott throws a big shot that misses.
Pott throws a lazy right hand but Diddles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Diddles.
Pott looks to throw the jab but Diddles is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pott clinches with his opponent.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Pott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pott misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Pott misses with an elbow over the top.
Pott prevents the takedown attempt.
Diddles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diddles wants to get back to striking at distance but Pott won't allow it.
Pott pushes off an throws an elbow but Diddles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike.
Diddles is trying to pull guard but Pott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diddles blocks the elbow strike.
Diddles dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pott prevents Diddles from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles tries to pull guard but Pott holds him up against the cage and eventually Diddles drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Diddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles wants to get back to striking at distance but Pott won't allow it.
Diddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diddles dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
Pott misses with an elbow over the top.
Pott avoiding damage as Diddles throws knees to the body.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Diddles tries to break free but Pott pushes him back against the cage.
Diddles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pott is keeping busy.
Diddles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Pott throws an elbow but it misses.
Pott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Pott misses with an elbow over the top.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike.
Diddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diddles dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diddles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pott smiles and moves away.
A jab from Pott finds it's way through Diddles's defenses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddles throws a wild body kick that Pott sees coming a mile off.
Diddles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pott throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Pott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pott throws out a counter right but Diddles avoids it with no problem.
Pott misses the jab.
Pott connects with a right hand. Diddles shakes it off.
A left and a right from Diddles both land. Nice combination.
Diddles ducks right into an uppercut from Pott.
Diddles throws a body kick that misses.
Jacques Diddles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diddles shoots in but Pott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pott throws out a counter right but Diddles avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diddles is defended easily by Pott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddles throws a low kick but Pott moves out of range easily.
Diddles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pott misses with an uppercut.
Jack Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diddles's head.

Diddles is rocked!
Diddles throws the left hand but Pott avoids the punch easily.
Oh Diddles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Pott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diddles seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pott.
Pott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diddles blocks the elbow strike.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Diddles jumps guard but Pott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Diddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pott smiles and moves away.
Pott throws out a loose jab but Diddles uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Pott clinches with his opponent.
Pott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diddles tries to pull guard but Pott won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddles blocks the elbow strike.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike.
Diddles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddles avoids a wild elbow strike from Pott.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diddles can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pott as Diddles tries to tie him up.
Pott lands an elbow inside.
Diddles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pott to keep the fight standing.
Diddles avoids a wild elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pott's elbow.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles tries to circle away but Pott has him pinned against the cage.
Pott throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pott throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Diddles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pott is keeping busy.
Diddles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Jack Pott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
A frustrated look appears on Diddles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diddles jumps guard but Pott stands there with Diddles around his waist. Diddles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles can't get the takedown.
Pott throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Pott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diddles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diddles.
Diddles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pott loads up on a big right hand but Diddles slips the punch.
Diddles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pott avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pott as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Diddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Pott misses.
Pott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diddles counters with a left and a right that stings Pott.
Pott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diddles's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddles tries for a takedown but Pott circles away easily
and Pott counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diddles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pott misses with a lunging right hand
and Diddles counters with a thumping low kick.

Pott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Diddles is proving a slippery customer.
Diddles postures up in Pott's guard and throws a big left but Pott blocks it.
Diddles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Diddles is proving a slippery customer.
Pott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diddles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diddles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pott trying to control the position.
Pott controlling Diddles's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pott.
Pott cracks Diddles with an open hand slap.
No luck for Diddles with that takedown attempt.

Pott moves into range and clinches up with Diddles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diddles's brow.
Diddles avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike.
Pott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diddles wants to get back to striking at distance but Pott won't allow it.
Pott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diddles tries to pull guard but Pott holds him up against the cage and eventually Diddles drops back down to his feet.
Diddles avoids a wild elbow strike from Pott.
Diddles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddles blocks an elbow strike.
Pott throws an elbow that misses.
Diddles wants to take the fight to the mat but Pott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diddles dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
Pott misses with an elbow strike.
Diddles has Pott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diddles blocks the elbow strike.
Pott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacques Diddles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Pott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pott!
A very excited looking Jack Pott rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.