PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luco Zade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane has chosen Let's Get it as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Zade
vs
Diane

177 cm
23
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luco Zade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diane clinches up against the cage.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Zade can't break the clinch.
Zade is trying to break free.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane lands a nice uppercut.
Zade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zade has had enough of the clinch but Diane keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Diane.
Diane gets underhooks to prevent Zade's takedown attempt.
Diane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zade is breathing heavily.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
Zade is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Zade tries to break free but Diane pushes him back against the cage.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Diane.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diane presses Zade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane is leaning against Zade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Diane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Diane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diane.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Nice body punch from Diane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
A short body shot lands from Diane as the two fighters clinch.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zade.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
Diane is working Zade over against the cage.
Diane digs a right hand into Zade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zade's gas tank.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane is leaning against Zade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Good body shot from Diane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Diane.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zade.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane cracks Zade with a nice body shot.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diane lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diane is leaning against Zade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Diane.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane is working Zade over against the cage.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane lands a body punch.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diane is working Zade over against the cage.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane presses Zade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Diane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Diane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Diane scores with a takedown into Zade's guard.

Diane gets to his feet. Zade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zade tries to avoid it but Diane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zade to the ground. Zade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zade leaves Diane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diane tries to avoid it but Zade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diane to the ground. Diane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Diane has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Diane lands a right hand.
Diane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zades head.
Diane lands a right hand.
Diane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
Diane lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane lands a body punch.
Diane lands a nice uppercut.
Diane is leaning against Zade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Diane.
Diane lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Didier Diane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane lands a nice uppercut.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane cracks Zade with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Diane.
Diane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Diane.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zade.
Diane lands a body punch.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Diane as the two fighters clinch.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Diane.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane cracks Zade with a nice body shot.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Zade's ribcage. Zade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Diane.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Diane.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Diane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zade jumps guard but Diane stands there with Zade around his waist. Zade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diane works on Zade's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Diane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Diane moves into the clinch.
Diane lands a hook that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Zade tries to circle away but Diane has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a left hand.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Zade is rocked!
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Zade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Zade's head.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zade seems to have got his legs back now.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Zade's ribcage. Zade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane gets through Zade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diane is leaning against Zade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Diane.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diane.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zade.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Diane cracks Zade with a nice body shot.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Zade's ribcage. Zade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Diane.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Diane.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zade or not.
Diane cracks Zade with a nice body shot.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane lands a shot to the body.
Diane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
Diane digs a right hand into Zade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zade's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zade.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a left hand.
Diane lands a shoulder strike.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane is working Zade over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Diane - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
Diane lands a left hand.
Zade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diane smiles and moves away.

Diane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diane presses Zade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zade backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
Diane pushes Zade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luco Zade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didier Diane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diane blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Diane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diane 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 William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Diane!