PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let's Get it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Didier Diane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

J MacReady
vs
Diane

186 cm
21
181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady connects with a looping right hand.

Diane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacReady digs a right hand into Diane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diane's gas tank.
MacReady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacReady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diane.
A head punch on the inside from Diane fails to land.
MacReady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
MacReady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
Diane blocking some punches.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane tries a body shot but MacReady blocks it.
MacReady stalling.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacReady pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diane tries to work over MacReady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacReady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
MacReady lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacReady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diane misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diane letting MacReady take a breather here.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacReady.
MacReady swings wildly with an uppercut but Diane uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady lands a hook that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
MacReady's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diane tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Diane back against the cage.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Diane avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dianes head.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
MacReady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from MacReady.
Diane looks gassed!
Come on MacReady - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacReady lands a nice knee to the body.
MacReady misses with a punch on the inside.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from MacReady.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacReady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diane's brow.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
MacReady lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
A short uppercut from MacReady.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Diane's head.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dianes head.
Good body shot from MacReady.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diane backwards.

Diane is rocked!
MacReady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diane is still on wobbly legs! Can MacReady finish him?
Diane misses with a body punch.
MacReady is stalling here.
Diane seems to have recovered his senses.
MacReady presses Diane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacReady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacReady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diane has a couple of punches blocked by MacReady.
Knees to the body from MacReady.
MacReady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the head but Diane blocks with his arms.
MacReady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacReady is working Diane over against the cage.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacReady lands an elbow inside that Diane shrugs off.
Diane takes a shot to the head.
MacReady lands a shot to the body.
MacReady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
MacReady lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dianes head.
MacReady lands a shot to the body.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Diane.
MacReady lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady digs a right hand underneath Diane's ribcage. Diane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacReady displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diane up against the cage.
Diane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Diane.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
MacReady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R J MacReady dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacReady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diane's calf.
MacReady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacReady, as that shot connected.
Diane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacReady scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacReady. Diane shrugs it off though.
MacReady throws a right and a left that Diane avoids nicely.
MacReady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diane.

MacReady drives through and clinches with Diane against the cage.
Diane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diane is breathing heavily.
Diane swings wildly with an uppercut but MacReady uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacReady controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacReady lands an elbow that stopped Diane in his tracks for a moment.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane takes an elbow to the temple.
MacReady works on Diane's body with a couple of short punches.
MacReady lands a right hand.
Diane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacReady working aggressively here.
Diane struggles to land a body shot inside as MacReady controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, MacReady scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, MacReady scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacReady tries to stall but Diane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacReady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacReady scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
MacReady is leaning against Diane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacReady digs a right hand into Diane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diane's gas tank.
MacReady just leaning against Diane, taking a breather.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
MacReady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacReady stalling.
MacReady is trying to stall.
R J MacReady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacReady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
Diane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diane throws a punch but it's blocked by MacReady.
MacReady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacReady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diane misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
Diane blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacReady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dianes head.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady is leaning against Diane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacReady lands a knee to the body.
MacReady lands a body shot.
MacReady works on Diane's body with a couple of short punches.
MacReady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
A short right from MacReady on the inside.
MacReady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacReady scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from MacReady.
Diane takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from MacReady.
MacReady lands a hook that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacReady scores with a hook to the body.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacReady lands a hook that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
MacReady misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from MacReady.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacReady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacReady lands a right hand.
MacReady cracks Diane with a nice body shot.
Diane blocking some punches.
MacReady lands a shot to the body.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Diane's head.
Nice body punch from MacReady.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacReady obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
MacReady lands a body shot.
MacReady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from MacReady on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

R J MacReady dominated that second round.
That's time! MacReady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab lands there for MacReady.
Diane takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacReady throws a looping overhand right but Diane ducks down to avoid it.
MacReady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diane can do to turn this around?

MacReady moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
MacReady is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diane struggles to land a body shot inside as MacReady controls his hands.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
Diane tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Diane back against the cage.
MacReady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacReady is leaning against Diane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
MacReady is working Diane over against the cage.
MacReady lands a body punch.
MacReady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diane up against the cage.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacReady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from MacReady.
A short uppercut from MacReady.
MacReady presses Diane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacReady stalling in the clinch but Diane improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady missing with knees to the body.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady lands a damaging elbow.
MacReady lands an elbow inside.
Diane takes an elbow to the temple.
MacReady scores with a shoulder strike.
MacReady stalling the fight.
Diane misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Diane.
Diane takes a shot to the head.
MacReady lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacReady.
MacReady taking a breather.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacReady cracks Diane with a nice body shot.
MacReady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady tries to work over Diane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacReady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacReady lands a right hand.
Diane misses with a body punch.
MacReady lands a hook that snaps the head of Diane backwards.
MacReady throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
Diane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacReady stalling against the cage.
MacReady blocks a body shot from Diane.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
Diane takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from MacReady.
MacReady lands an elbow just above Diane 's eye.
MacReady using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacReady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diane backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacReady lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacReady.
MacReady has Diane pushed against the cage.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacReady lands a body punch.
MacReady is working Diane over against the cage.
MacReady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacReady gets through Diane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacReady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from MacReady.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacReady fails to land.
MacReady taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacReady lands with a right to the head.
Diane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacReady lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady scores with a hook to the body.
Diane blocks an uppercut.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacReady misses with some punches.
MacReady pushes Diane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from MacReady - that landed with a thud.
MacReady digs a right hand into Diane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diane's gas tank.
MacReady lands an elbow that stopped Diane in his tracks for a moment.
MacReady lands a left hand.
MacReady lands with a light punch inside.
MacReady scores with a shot to the side of Diane's head.
MacReady cracks Diane with a nice body shot.
Come on MacReady - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for MacReady.
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
Diane blocking some punches.
MacReady scores with a hook to the body.
Diane working aggressively here.
Didier Diane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, MacReady scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacReady.

And that's the end of the fight!
R J MacReady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacReady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... R J MacReady!