PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tam Conn Jr (ranked 3230 p4p, 2915 weight class) and Keiran Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam Conn Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keiran Diaz's chin.

Conn Jr
vs
Diaz

178 cm
25
162
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
163
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tam Conn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keiran Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Conn Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conn Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conn Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tam Conn Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conn Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into Conn Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Conn Jr pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Conn Jr is retaining full guard.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Conn Jr is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conn Jr trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Conn Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Conn Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conn Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Conn Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conn Jr pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conn Jr wants to advance to full mount but Diaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Conn Jr from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conn Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Conn Jr is looking to advance position but Diaz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Conn Jr tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Conn Jr tries to improve his position but Diaz has taken his back! Diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Conn Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diaz pushes Conn Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keiran Diaz!