PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Out of my Mind. Diego Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Dexter

174 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morgan Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Dexter wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Dexter misses with a body punch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dexter fails to land.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Dexter lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dexter managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Dexter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Dexter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Dexter.
Dexter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dexter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dexter as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Dexter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Dexter's arms but Dexter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz stalling the fight.
Dexter lands an uppercut.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Dexter is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Dexter fails to land.
Dexter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dexter.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Dexter avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dexter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dexter's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Dexter can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dexter scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dexter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Dexter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz stalls.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Dexter avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dexter managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Dexter improves position.
Dexter throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Dexter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dexter.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Dexter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dexter backwards.
Dexter throws a head punch that misses.
Dexter gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dexter as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Dexter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dexter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dexter misses with a body punch.

Dexter manages to break the clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dexter throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dexter scores with a spinning back kick!
Morgan Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Dexter misses

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Dexter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dexter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Dexter wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Dexter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diaz defending well as Dexter loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Dexter.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Dexter saw that one coming.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dexter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dexter ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Dexter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dexter connects with a single shot there.
Dexter scores with a jab to the head.
Dexter just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Dexter avoids it.
Dexter swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Dexter works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Dexter misses with an uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz defending well as Dexter loads up on a big left hand.
Dexter throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Dexter moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Dexter does it's job there.

Diaz forces Dexter back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Dexter gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dexter lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Dexter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Dexter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dexter working aggressively here.
Dexter throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan Dexter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dexter scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dexter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dexter.
Nice body punch from Dexter.
Still in the clinch, Dexter scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dexter.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Dexter's head.
Dexter takes a shot to the head.
Dexter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dexter swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Dexter blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Dexter is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dexter controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dexter fails to land.
Dexter misses with a punch on the inside.
Dexter tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dexter is defending well for now.
Diaz working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dexter letting Diaz take a breather here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dexter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexter tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Dexter is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Dexter.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dexter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dexter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dexter.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Dexter has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Dexter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a push kick but Dexter slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz moves out of range as Dexter strikes.
Dexter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dexter throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Dexter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan Dexter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dexter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Dexter thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Dexter misses the jab.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Dexter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dexter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Dexter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Dexter blocks the body kick.
Dexter slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Dexter.
Dexter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dexter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter blocks the body kick.
Dexter checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dexter finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.

It looks like Diego Diaz has been cut.
Dexter throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexter tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Dexter is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dexter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dexter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz tries to clinch but Dexter is having none of it.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan Dexter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dexter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Dexter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Dexter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dexter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Dexter counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Dexter thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Dexter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dexter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Dexter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Dexter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dexter 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Dexter!