PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox's entrance music is Rammstein - Sonne (Clawfinger K.O. remix). A fine choice. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get out of my way. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fox
vs
Diaz

185 cm
28
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Diaz clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a body shot.
Diaz tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Fox checks it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.

Fox darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fox throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Fox is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz closes the distance but Fox moves to the side
and Fox counters with a stiff right hand.
Fox digs a good hook to Diaz's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox blocks a leg kick.
Fox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Fox rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.

Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.

Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patrick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Diaz.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Fox gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.

Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fox on his heels. He'll look to pass Fox's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Fox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fox manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Fox's guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fox can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fox is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Fox defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Fox is defending it quite comfortably.
Steve Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz controlling the action here.
Fox looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fox is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fox is trying to stand.
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fox is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fox!
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Fox defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox throwing hammer fists to the chest of Diaz. What's that going to do exactly?
Diaz blocks Fox's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Fox frees his head quite easily.

Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Diaz!