PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Nero Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leon Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Diaz

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Narcissus Unlimited

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Washington wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz taking a break here but Washington is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Washington is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dick Diaz.
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Washington lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leon Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Leon Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Diaz.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz looks gassed!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington lands a two punch combo.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a jab-cross combination.
Washington swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.

Diaz is rocked!
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Washington.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington lands a hook that stumbles Diaz back into the cage. Washington follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Diaz to the canvas! Washington pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Diaz has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leon Washington!