PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smithsonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - A New Level. Fernando Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Smithsonian's chin.

Diaz
vs
Smithsonian

185 cm
18
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Smithsonian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithsonian throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.

Smithsonian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Smithsonian stands up.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smithsonian.
Smithsonian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smithsonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz leaves Smithsonian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernando Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smithsonian.
Smithsonian walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Smithsonian gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smithsonian looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithsonian has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Smithsonian keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.

Smithsonian looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Smithsonian wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Smithsonian's brow.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

Smithsonian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz distracts Smithsonian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smithsonian keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Smithsonian is rocked!
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smithsonian is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Smithsonian seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz stands up over Smithsonian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithsonian on the ground.
Diaz preventing the sweep.

Smithsonian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.

Smithsonian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up in Smithsonian's guard and throws a big left but Smithsonian blocks it.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz gets to his feet and stands over Smithsonian, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smithsonian felt that one! Diaz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smithsonian from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Diaz!