PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dias Jimenez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dias Jimenez
vs
Strapp

184 cm
34
195 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

181 cm
35
191 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darwin Strapp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strapp scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Strapp saw it coming and moves away.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Strapp blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strapp! But no joy.
Dias Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Strapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias Jimenez tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Strapp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias Jimenez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp is stalling here. Dias Jimenez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strapp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dias Jimenez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strapp is looking to regain half guard here but Dias Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Strapp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strapp is looking for a sweep. Dias Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias Jimenez is controlling the pace.
Strapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strapp trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Strapp regains half guard.
Dias Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strapp defending well though.
Strapp is looking for a sweep. Dias Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias Jimenez not doing much here.
Strapp won't allow Dias Jimenez to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strapp tries to roll over but Dias Jimenez keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dias Jimenez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strapp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dias Jimenez gets to his feet - Strapp follows without any prompting.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
Jab by Strapp.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strapp manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Strapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strapp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strapp scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Strapp slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
Nice defenses there by Strapp.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Strapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strapp lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp checks the leg kick.
Strapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Strapp misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Strapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strapp lands a nice hook to Dias Jimenez's body. Dias Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strapp throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Strapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin Strapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
Dias Jimenez cracks Strapp with a good jab.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Strapp ducked under it nicely.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strapp is defended easily by Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strapp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strapp is able to avoid easily.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Strapp's front leg with a kick but Strapp checks it.
Strapp moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
Strapp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strapp's calf.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.

That has opened up Darwin Strapp's cut even more.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick as Strapp jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez stuns Strapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Strapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Strapp.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Strapp saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strapp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dias Jimenez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Strapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dias Jimenez rather than just go for the knockout.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Strapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Strapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strapp shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias Jimenez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strapp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strapp counters with a low kick, right behind Dias Jimenez 's knee.
Strapp slips under a jab.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Strapp lands with a straight right. Dias Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.

Strapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dias Jimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Strapp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!

Dias Jimenez kicks Strapp off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strapp throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dias Jimenez misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Strapp misses the target.
Dias Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strapp walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Strapp.
Strapp changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strapp lands a jab to Dias Jimenez's midsection.
Strapp swings widly with a right hand
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strapp thinking.
Donk. Dias Jimenez catches Strapp right on the button with a cross.

The cut above Darwin Strapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strapp counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dias Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab.
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand

and Strapp counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias Jimenez keeps working.
Strapp remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Strapp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dias Jimenez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp looking to control but instead Dias Jimenez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Strapp wants to pass to mount but Dias Jimenez is defending the position.

Strapp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias Jimenez is looking to improve his position.

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.
Strapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias Jimenez keeps working.
Dias Jimenez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dias Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Strapp is proving a slippery customer.
Strapp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strapp trying to control but Dias Jimenez is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Strapp misses with a jab to the body
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.

Darwin Strapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Strapp blocks a low kick nicely.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Strapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice hook to Strapp's body. Strapp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Dias Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Strapp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.