PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rodriguez
vs
diaz

178 cm
21
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. diaz tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag diaz to the ground. diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
diaz is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
diaz is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ryan Rodriguez has been cut.
diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rodriguez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriguez has passed into half guard.
diaz is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from diaz.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as diaz throws out the jab.
diaz looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but diaz circles away.

Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for diaz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Rodriguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but diaz is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
diaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rodriguez keeps control of the position as diaz tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
diaz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
diaz is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
diaz wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
diaz regains half guard.
diaz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
diaz wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four 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.
diaz controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez won't allow diaz to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
diaz throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but diaz prevents it.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but diaz won't allow it.

Rodriguez jumps guard and drags diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but nick diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from diaz.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by diaz.
diaz throws a lazy head kick

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriguez prevents diaz from improving his position.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but diaz defends it.
diaz is breathing heavily.

Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through diaz's hands, connecting with diaz's forehead.
Rodriguez is pressing down on diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. diaz is holding on for now.
diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
diaz tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz throws a combination that misses

and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control.
diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
diaz misses with a double jab

and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez stops diaz from standing up.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but diaz postures up.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
diaz cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
diaz trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for diaz!
diaz is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.

Rodriguez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

diaz has one foot on Rodriguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
nick diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from diaz lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.

Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
diaz wants to stall.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but diaz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
diaz is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
diaz stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez stalls.
A hook to the body from diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

diaz looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez working away.
diaz gets back to half guard.

diaz pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - diaz circles away.
diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
diaz manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from diaz.
Rodriguez prevents diaz from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control but diaz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
diaz keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but diaz is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez stops diaz from standing up.

Rodriguez gets to his feet. diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
diaz tries to strike but it doesn't land.
diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from diaz misses.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from diaz.

Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but diaz is working away.

Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by diaz, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but diaz keeps working.
diaz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for diaz!
diaz is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
diaz throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
diaz swinging wilding here.
diaz misses with a double jab.
diaz misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.

Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.

Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rodriguez!