PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. A fine choice. Nelson has chosen Stephen Lynch - Special Ed as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Diaz
vs
Nelson

169 cm
35
145 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

175 cm
31
143 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

[CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.

Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson is not content to let Diaz control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson prevents Diaz from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is not content to let Nelson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to stand back up but Nelson manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side

and Nelson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Nelson looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position!
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
Nelson throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nelson 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 Nelson.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Nelson breaks the clinch.

Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nelson tries to move to full mount but Diaz actually manages to regain half guard.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Diaz tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.

Nelson 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 Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nelson!
A very excited looking Ed Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.