PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McDiggle (ranked 2475 p4p, 309 weight class) and Logan Ninefingers (ranked 1420 p4p, 186 weight class). Buster McDiggle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDiggle
vs
Ninefingers

193 cm
28
209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
32
214 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster McDiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDiggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninefingers manages to avoid it.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninefingers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninefingers in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow McDiggle down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ninefingers. McDiggle shrugs it off though.
Ninefingers tries a head kick but it misses.
Ninefingers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

McDiggle gets a double leg takedown into Ninefingers's guard.
McDiggle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.
McDiggle won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a solid left hand.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle with a nice head shot there.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers is trying to keep McDiggle in close.
Ninefingers keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninefingers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninefingers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDiggle controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninefingers pulls McDiggle in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninefingers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ninefingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ninefingers.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninefingers is just out of range.
And Ninefingers tries to counter it with a takedown but McDiggle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ninefingers.
McDiggle scores with a punch to the head.
Ninefingers looks to land a body kick but McDiggle moved away.
Ninefingers throws a series of punches but McDiggle avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
McDiggle throws out a loose jab but Ninefingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot.
McDiggle shoots in but no luck this time.
McDiggle throws a low kick, looking for Ninefingers's leg but Ninefingers calmly moves out of range.
McDiggle scores with a nice right hand.
Ninefingers goes for a double leg but McDiggle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDiggle continues to drive forward.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDiggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDiggle takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle attempts a counter takedown but Ninefingers avoids it well and moves away.
Ninefingers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDiggle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ninefingers's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
McDiggle scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
McDiggle throws a big shot that misses.
Ninefingers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Ninefingers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDiggle's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninefingers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninefingers's back!
McDiggle scores with strikes from the back.

Ninefingers showing good submission defense here.
Ninefingers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ninefingers is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster McDiggle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle tries to work over Ninefingers's front leg with a kick but Ninefingers checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDiggle. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Ninefingers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninefingers throws a nice looking combination but McDiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle throws a body punch but Ninefingers moves out of range.
McDiggle shoots for a double leg takedown but Ninefingers sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDiggle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninefingers misses the target.
Nice shot by Ninefingers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but McDiggle sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle blocks a jab.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from McDiggle.
McDiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ninefingers throws a nice head kick!
Ninefingers staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for McDiggle.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
Ninefingers scores with a jab.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick and McDiggle moves out of range easily.
McDiggle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninefingers sprawls and moves away.
McDiggle connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninefingers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Ninefingers.
McDiggle with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws a head kick but McDiggle moves out of range.
Ninefingers swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but McDiggle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ninefingers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDiggle.
Ninefingers is looking to clinch.
McDiggle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers avoids it really well and circles away.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buster McDiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Ninefingers finds it's target.
Ninefingers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick

and McDiggle counters with a shoot takedown. Ninefingers fights it but they end up in guard.
Ninefingers wants to stand and escape but McDiggle is having none of it.
McDiggle 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDiggle is one step ahead there.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiggle throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing McDiggle from controlling successfully.
McDiggle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninefingers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDiggle is looking to advance position but Ninefingers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.

McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninefingers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDiggle tries to roll over but Ninefingers keeps him under control.
Ninefingers trying to mount his opponent but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle trying to control from the bottom.
Ninefingers is keen to just control but McDiggle is a slippery customer.
Ninefingers uses his free foot to push down on McDiggle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ninefingers throws a combination. McDiggle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninefingers slips under a jab from McDiggle.
Ninefingers with a jab.
A head kick misses from Ninefingers.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by McDiggle. Beautiful body shot.
Ninefingers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninefingers scores with a leg kick.
Ninefingers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot that sends Ninefingers's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle throws an overhand right that lands on Ninefingers's shoulder, as Ninefingers tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Ninefingers does no damage.
Ninefingers is looking to score with low kicks.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle lands with a hook. Ninefingers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ninefingers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDiggle is able to avoid easily.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick

and McDiggle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ninefingers won't be happy with that.

McDiggle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDiggle lands a nice forearm strike.
McDiggle throwing strikes but Ninefingers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McDiggle is trying to improve his position.
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle is pressing down on Ninefingers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving.
Ninefingers pushes down on McDiggle's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
Ninefingers tries to pass to full mount but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
McDiggle is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working over McDiggle with some ground and pound. McDiggle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ninefingers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDiggle!
Ninefingers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers tries to control but McDiggle wriggling away.
Buster McDiggle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ninefingers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDiggle has worked his arm free - good work by McDiggle!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle tries to improve position but can't.
Ninefingers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ninefingers working the head with strikes.
Ninefingers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ninefingers working away.
McDiggle is looking to reverse the position.
Ninefingers scoring with punches from side control.

Ninefingers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Ninefingers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle can't do much from the bottom here.
McDiggle being controlled for a moment.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDiggle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninefingers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDiggle sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDiggle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninefingers is working away from the top position though.

McDiggle actively working from the bottom here.
McDiggle moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninefingers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.